Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (EMI/C) full_time

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

SSSD has an opening for an EMI/C Systems Design/Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.

This position can be filled at either level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this requisition is contingent upon capturing program award(s), acquiring and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding, and obtaining and maintaining the necessary clearance(s) prior to start date.

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

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-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 Principal Systems Engineer:

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

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

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

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

-Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Govt. DoD Secret Clearance prior to start date.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:

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

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

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

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

-Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Govt. DoD Secret Clearance prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications

-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.

-Active US Govt. DoD Top Secret clearance and/or active SCI access at time of application

This position can be filled at either level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this requisition is contingent upon capturing program award(s), acquiring and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding, and obtaining and maintaining the necessary clearance(s) prior to start date.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. 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.

-For more details, please view Northrop Grumman Benefits.

Salary Range: $110,300.00 – $165,500.00Salary Range 2: $137,400.00 – $206,000.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.