Sr Principal Engineer Systems

Job Title:

EMI/C Systems Design/Test Engineer

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start.

Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Sector, Western Region, Production Engineering and Operations is seeking an EMI/C Systems Design/Test Engineer. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.

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.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or other closely related STEM discipline plus 10 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or other closely related STEM discipline plus 8 years of relevant experience
• Technical knowledge of product and systems EMI/C test qualification, engineering, evaluation, analyzing and testing;
• 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 RF and lab test…