Systems Engineer - Electromagnetic Effects and Nuclear Hardness Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Electromagnetic Environmental Engineer (Level 2) to work in Palmdale, California. Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) & Nuclear Hardness Engineers ensure system compliance to electromagnetic environmental effects and nuclear hardness requirements from individual components to the operational weapon system and all development activities in-between. The successful candidate will act as the technical liaison between internal and external organizations.
The selected candidate will gain valuable experience in various EME related analysis and testing including: Lighting protection, P-static testing, Electromagnetic interference/compatibility testing (EMI/C). As well as gain the ability to apply industry EME standards such as MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, DO-160, MIL-STD-883, NSTISSM TEMPEST.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at Palmdale facility. This position requires the ability to travel 20% or more.
Essential Functions:
Primary job duties consisting of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects:
Electromagnetic pulse (EMP) Surveillance Testing
Electromagnetic interference/compatibility (EMI/C, EMI, EMC)
TEMPEST
Radio Frequency (RF) cosite
Electrical bonding
Secondary duties to include:
Nuclear radiation - develop hardening approaches, test plans, test conduct, and analyses showing compliance of avionics to:
Neutron fluence/displacement damage (DD)
Total Ionizing Dose (TID)
Single Event Effects (SEE)/ Ionizing Dose Rate Upset/Latch-up/Burnout
SEE circumvention
Electromagnetic pulse (EMP)
Nuclear Blast / nuclear thermal effects
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of relevant experience OR; 0 years of experience with a Master's Degree in STEM discipline
Must have an active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Experience in performing data analysis
Experience with LabView and/or MATLAB
Preferred Qualifications:
Active in-scope DoD Top Secret Clearance
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Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (with a focus on RF, microwave, integrated circuits, photonics, or communication systems) or Bachelor's Degree in Physics
Experience as an Electromagnetic Environmental Effects engineer (E3 engineer)
Previous experience applying MIL-STD-461/ MIL-STD-464 requirements allocation, test procedure development, test execution, or test reporting
Experience in any of the following: RF modeling tools such as FEKO, cosite analysis, low level EMP testing, shielding effectiveness testing, EMC Safety-of-flight testing, or nuclear radiation effects testing
Understanding of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects or Nuclear Hardness impacts in hardware and assemblies within aircraft
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
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BENEFITS STATEMENT:
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!
Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $136,600.00The 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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