Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer - 14258

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

The Northrop Grumman Ground Subsystem Support Contract (GSSC) has an exciting opportunity in Northrop Grumman's Codes team and EMI chamber for a Principal/Sr Principal Electrical Engineer.

This position will require over 25% travel. 

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You'll Get to Do:
Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following: 
This position is for an experienced EMI/EMC test Engineer. The selected candidate will support the Codes-IPT travel team performing shielding effectiveness verification testing of NSA certified TEMPEST enclosures at various USAF wing locations. The selected candidate will also be expected to contribute to the MMIII (GSSC) Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility (EMI/EMC) Test Lab team supporting EMI/EMC testing and design mitigation. 

Responsibilities May Include:

• Support Shielding Effectiveness testing at remote site locations per IEEE-STD-299 & TEMPEST/1

• Development of Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility (EMI/EMC) test plans and test procedures (EMITP) to meet Data Item Descriptions (DID) requirements

• Generate R&D, Qualification & Pre-Qualification EMI Test plans/procedures (EMITP)

• Support EMI/EMC test planning, Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and test integration support.

• Perform &/or witness EMI/EMC test execution per MIL-STD-461F/G, and support design mitigation for EUT compliance.

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of EMI testing methods and equipment.

• Support hardware design engineering to ensure compliance with MIL-STD-461 and 464 EMI/EMC requirements.

• Prepare detailed EMI Test Reports (EMITR) and support formal verification of EUT (Equipment Under Test).

• Contribute to the development of CDRL documents per DID requirements.

• Support development of EMI Control Plans (EMICP) for system and subsystem compliance

• Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or new test requirements.

• Perform data analysis against requirements and interfaces for each Hardware (HW) build and component.

• Interface with software developers and systems engineers in support of verification.

• Support EUT integration, regression, and verification testing including checkout in system test labs.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications: 

• Principal Electrical Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 5 years of experience; 3 years of experience with a Master’s Degree; or 1 year of experience with PhD

• Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 8 years of experience; or 6 years of experience with a Master’s Degree; or 4 years of experience with a PhD

Required for both levels:

• Advanced understanding of E3 (Electromagnetic Environmental Effects) and EMI principles and techniques

• Minimum of 5 years practical hands-on EMI/EMC lab testing experience.

• An understanding of mechanical and electrical designs, functions, integration, and interfaces.

• Proficient with MIL-STD-461F/G; MIL-STD-464 testing and automation

• Working knowledge of MS-Office products (MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

• Experience generating EMI/EMC test plans, procedures, and test reports per DID and CDRL requirements

• Experience in fast-paced work environment and ability to work as lead in a team environment.

• US citizen with the ability to obtain an active DoD Secret