sr principal emi/emc engineer
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: October 6, 2024
Job Description:
Requisition ID: R
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Gilbert, Arizona, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Top Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this
position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be
available
- Positions Available: 1 At Northrop Grumman, our employees have
incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that
impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations
to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be
at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's
history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to
stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who
have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces
to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture
thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing
your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do
what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of
history, they're making history. At Northrop Grumman, our employees
have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that
impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations
to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be
at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's
history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to
stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who
have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces
to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture
thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing
your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do
what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of
history, they're making history. Our Tactical Space Systems
Division Integration and Test group is seeking an Electronics
Engineer (EMI/EMC/RF Integration and Test) to join our team of
qualified and diverse individuals in Gilbert, AZ. You will have the
opportunity to design, develop, and execute test procedures and
automated test scripts using spacecraft commands, telemetry, and
electrical ground support equipment. The ideal candidate has system
level test experience working with spacecraft flight hardware and
good computer skills. Daily responsibilities will require EMI and
RF test preparation leading to direct contact with satellite and
space flight hardware. Candidate must be able to tackle issues
utilizing skills obtained in the field of electrical engineering,
or a related discipline, preferably as it relates to system level
integration and test. Required skills include the ability to
communicate clearly, and to use critical thinking in troubleshoot
of problems. The ability to use a scripting language and formulate
automated test scripts is highly desirable. International travel to
support launch campaigns may be required. Shift and weekend work to
support testing will be required periodically. Responsibilities:
- Perform EMI/EMC testing in accordance with applicable standards
and test procedures. Tests may include, but are not limited to,
radiated emissions, conducted emissions, radiated immunity and
conducted immunity.
- General frequent use and application of technical standards,
principles, theories, concepts and techniques---
- Develop EMI test procedures, specifications, and test
limits
- Execute EMI testing, monitor EMI tests per specification,
troubleshoot, and document all test activities
- Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately
complex professional tasks---
- Understands NG test engineering practices and
principles---
- Understands both electrical circuits and software within the
flight hardware and EGSE---
- Supports EGSE and flight hardware test/troubleshooting efforts
and ability to perform this tasking with little to no oversight
from another Electrical Engineer---
- Fully grasps escalation plan when test errors are encountered
and understands when to proceed per NG/program process.
Participates in anomaly resolution process while offering technical
solutions for FRB approval.---
- Travel and support different shifts when required---
- Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of
increasing scope and complexity as assigned---
- Has technical insight and experience to know if test set-up and
results make sense---
- Self-motivated and commercially astute, with leadership and
communication skills to supervise more junior engineers if
required
- Maintain lab and lab equipment readiness to support testing
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering (or
equivalent) with 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a
master's degree with 7 years of related engineering experience
- Strong background in EMI/EMC standards/specifications (or
equivalent commercial standards).
- Demonstrate ability to learn and integrate new programming
languages based off previous experience
- Must have a current or active DoD Top Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active DoD TS/SCI or higher security clearance with
investigation in the last five (5) years
- Experience with hardware or software testing and test
scripting
- Thorough knowledge of EMI/EMC testing to MIL-STD-461,
MIL-STD-462
- Technical knowledge of EMI/EMC test equipment (spectrum
analyzers, EMI receivers, signal generators, RF amplifiers,
etc)
- Experience in Electronics troubleshooting, RF test
configuration testing, Environments testing (Vibration
Analysis/Thermal Vacuum chamber testing)
- Experience working TILE and NEXIO BAT-EMC software for the
purpose of EMI testing Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry
(development or test) Salary Range: $114, $172,300.00 USD Annual
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however,
Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining
base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the
position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and
current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for a
discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are
designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow
employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President
or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In
addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including
health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings
plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation
and/or personal business. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring
and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without
regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran
status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete
EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S.
Citizenship is required for all positions with a government
clearance and certain other restricted positions. Salary Range:
$136,420 - $160,000
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however,
Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining
base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the
position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and
current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to
base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual
contributions as well as allow employees to share in company
results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be
eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman
provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage,
life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays
and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from
the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or
extended depending on business needs and the availability of
qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and
retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without
regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran
status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete
EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S.
Citizenship is required for all positions with a government
clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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