Principal/ Sr Principal EMI/EMC Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 28, 2025

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Northrop Grumman's Engineering and Test Laboratory is seeking an EMI/EMC Engineer (Electromagnetic Interference/ Electromagnetic Compatibility) to support the EMI/EMC compliance process including technical, cost, and schedule performance at our location outside of Baltimore, Maryland the main Northrop Grumman facility for Electromagnetics compliance.What You'll Get To Do:

• Review and tailor EMI/EMC requirements to meet specified product performance for all aspects of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) compliance, including EMI/EMC/EME/ESD/EMP and lightning.
• Develop models for interference coupling mechanisms, shielding integrity, and circuit/cable interface isolation to mitigate and control conducted /radiated emissions and susceptibility stimuli.
• Create test reports, procedures, and control plans and guidelines.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC testing and TILE software is a plus.The individual should be a self-starter, versatile, a problem solver, and have a willingness to work as part of a team. Individual must be willing to work off-shift hours as necessary and travel occasionally to locations elsewhere in the corporation in order to assist in troubleshooting efforts, attend design review meetings, and support design or test efforts.This position can be filled as a Level 3 or 4.Basic Qualifications for a Level 3 Principal EMI/EMC Manufacturing Systems Engineer:
  • BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or related STEM area with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree and 3 years of related experience.
  • Experience in Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) standards/specifications (or equivalent commercial standards).
  • Experience and knowledge of EMI/EMC testing to MIL-STD-461.
  • Experience and knowledge of product qualification testing.
  • Experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI polygraph.
  • US Citizenship Required.Basic Qualifications for a Level 4 Principal EMI/EMC Manufacturing Systems Engineer:
    • BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or related STEM area with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree and 6 years of related experience.
    • Experience in Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) standards/specifications (or equivalent commercial standards).
    • Experience and knowledge of EMI/EMC testing to MIL-STD-461.
    • Experience and knowledge of product qualification testing.
    • Experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project.
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI polygraph.
    • US Citizenship Required.Preferred Qualifications:
      • Current active US Secret or Top Secret security clearance
      • Previous EMI/EMC design experience
      • Experience working TILE software for the purpose of EMI testing
      • Experience working Mathcad analytical models for radiated electrical fields and to estimate parasitic coupling of EMI induced electromagnetic energy through power supplies, chassis, and electronic modules
      • NARTE certificationSalary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00Salary Range 2: $0.00 - $0.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.
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