EMI/C Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking an EMI/C Systems Engineer – Level 3 or 4 to join our team in Gilbert, AZ. This position can be filled at either Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer.

The EMI/C Systems Engineer will be responsible for the complete compliance process from components to systems level, including EMI/C testing/designing, technical, cost, and schedule performance.

*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. Additionally, this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding.
 

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

-Reviews and tailors EMI/C test requirements to meet specified product and system performance for all aspects of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) compliance;

-Develops/designs models for interference coupling mechanisms, shielding integrity, and circuit/cable interface isolation to mitigate and control conducted/radiated emissions and susceptibility stimuli;

-Performs EMI/EMC testing, analyzing, mitigating and troubleshooting from components to systems level;

-Designs and develops unique/specialize/ efficient test apparatus and testing methodology related to EMI/C and RF electrical testing;

-Develops work Instructions of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments and/or controls;

-Process/analyze EMI/C test data and prepares/generates qualification test procedures and reports

-The individual should be a self-starter, versatile, problem solver, and have a willingness to work as part of a team; must be willing to travel occasionally to locations elsewhere in the corporation in order to assist in testing/troubleshooting efforts, attend design review meetings, and work off-shift hours if necessary.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3 EMI/C Systems Engineer:

-Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of engineering experience OR

-Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3+ years of engineering experience OR

-PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 1+ year(s) of engineering experience

-Technical knowledge of or exposure to product and systems EMI/C test qualification, engineering, evaluation, analyzing, and testing

-Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date; a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with investigation date/periodic review completed within the last 5 years; and the willingness and ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Basic Qualifications for Level 4 EMI/C Systems Engineer:

-Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8+ years of engineering experience OR

-Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 6+ years of engineering experience OR

-PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 4+ years of engineering experience

-Technical knowledge of or exposure to product and systems EMI/C test qualification, engineering, evaluation, analyzing, and testing

-Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date; a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with investigation date/periodic review completed within the last 5 years; and the willingness and ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) along with active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date

-Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialty in Electromagnetics, RF, and/or Analog Circuitry

-Experience with Defense and Aerospace industry practices along with programmatic skills supporting BOE, RFP, ROM, CAM, WBS, and Risk Assessments for E3 compliance.

-Practical hands-on experience in performing emissions and immunity testing to the applicable specifications.

-Thorough working knowledge of MIL-STD’s 461/462/464/704 and Commercial Standards (RTCA-DO-160s, FCC, EN & IEC).

-Experience with EMI/C Lab and RF test equipment including and not limited to Spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, signal/pulse generators, Network analyzers, RF generators/monitors/antennas.

-Experience in electromechanical design and fabrication of EMI/C test aids and other RF electrical tests.

-Experience with EMI/C emissions/susceptibility test software, MATLAB, Mathcad and other related programming languages.

*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. Additionally, this role can be filled at either Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding.

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https://www.northropgrumman.com/space.

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As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

-Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

-401k

-Educational Assistance

-Life Insurance

-Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

-Paid Time Off

-Health & Wellness Resources

-Employee Discounts

-Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

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