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EMI/EMC Test Engineer Level 3
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-California-Woodland Hills
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, test, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! We are looking for you to join our team as an EMI/EMC Test Engineer T3 in Woodland Hills, CA. In this role, you’ll work in a friendly, collaborative lab environment where engineers and technicians partner closely to plan, execute, and troubleshoot EMI/EMC test campaigns. If you enjoy hands-on work, learning new tools, and being part of a supportive team that solves challenging EMI problems, this role is for you. What You’ll Get to Do This is a mid-level position for an electrical/EMI engineer with basic EMI/EMC testing skills and a strong interest in growing in the field. The selected candidate will: • Work as part of a team of engineers and technicians to plan, set up, and execute EMI/EMC tests at the equipment and subsystem level in accordance with company and customer requirements. • Configure test setups and instrumentation in EMI chambers, shielded rooms, and bench test environments, always with a focus on safety, quality, and collaboration. • Operate oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF preamplifiers, LISNs, transient generators, antennas, and other EMI test equipment needed to run test campaigns. • Develop, follow, and help refine EMI/EMC test procedures, test configurations, and test reports under guidance from senior engineers. • Apply and interpret EMI/EMC standards such as MIL‑STD‑461 and DO‑160 to support test execution and basic data review. • Analyze test data to identify potential non-compliances, clearly document observations, and support root-cause analysis and troubleshooting as part of a cross-functional team. • Participate in test readiness and lab readiness activities, supporting coordination with internal and external test facilities. • Maintain accurate, configuration-controlled test documentation, including logs, screenshots, and formal reports for customer and internal reviews. • Demonstrate a positive, can‑do attitude and flexibility to support extended work weeks and occasional weekend work when program schedules require it. Basic Qualifications T3 EMI/EMC Test Engineer • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience. • U.S. Citizenship is required. • Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Governme