Sentinel – Principal / Sr. Principal - EMI Test Systems Engineer -13787

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal (T3) or Senior Principal (T4) EMI Test Systems Engineer to join the Sentinel program in enhancing the US Space Force’s ICBM capabilities and ushering in a new era of Strategic Deterrence. This position can be filled in Roy, UT. Final grade level offered will be based on candidate level of experience.

What you’ll get to do:

• This position is for an engineer experienced in EMI/EMC testing and compliance. The selected candidate will be expected to contribute to the Sentinel (GBSD) Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) team in the areas of EMI/EMC design and test.
• Job duties may include:
• Support hardware design engineering to ensure compliance with MIL-STD-464 and MIL-STD-461 EMI/EMC requirements.
• Development of the Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility (EMI/EMC) test plans and test procedures to meet the Data Item Descriptions and witness associated testing.
• Contribute to the development of E3 CDRLs, which may include the E3 Integration and Analysis Report (E3IAR), E3 Verification Procedures (E3VP) and E3 Verification Reports (E3VR).
• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of testing methods and equipment.
• Test planning, execution, reporting, and integration support.
• Prepare detailed test reports and support formal verification of the system.
• Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or new test requirements.
• Perform data analysis against requirements and interfaces for each software build or hardware component.
• Interface with software developers and systems engineers in support of verification.
• Product integration, regression, and verification testing including checkout in system test labs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Sr. Principal Engineer (T4): Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 9 years of experience; 7 years with Master’s Degree; 4 years with PhD.
• Principal Engineer (T3): Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master’s Degree; 0 years with PhD.
• Basic understanding of E3 and EMI principles and techniques
• An understanding of mechanical and electrical designs, functions, integration, and interfaces.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-464; MIL-STD-461
• Ability to solve problems and drive tasks to completion.
• Ability to present engineering findings orally and in written technical reports and presentations.
• Experience in fast-paced work environment and ability to work in a team environment.
• US citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Automated EMI test software and data collection – TILE!.
• Proficient with requirements and MBSE management tools.
• Proficient with DOORS, Cameo, and/or Rhapsody.
• Experience with design for EMI/EMC compliance and system level integration (bonding, grounding, shielding, filtering, transient suppression).
• The ability to understand and properly apply electromagnetic interference and compatibility theory, design, and test mechanisms.
• Experience with E3 CDRLs such as E3 Verification Procedures (E3VP) and E3 Verification Reports (E3VR)
• Working knowledge of MIL-STD-464 and MIL-STD-461.
• Prior weapon system experience (GBSD, Minuteman III or similar military or industry experience).
• Experience with equipment, sub-system, and system level EMI/EMC test setup and execution (expertise in MIL-STD 461, automotive or commercial EMI/EMC testing).
• Systems engineering experience.
• A current DoD Secret clearance or higher granted or re-investigated within last 6 years.