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, innovative technologies to develop, design, 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 Electrical Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA. As Power Electronics Design Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation
What You’ll Get to Do:
This is a mid-level position for an electrical engineer experienced in hardware design and design analysis and with background in EMI/EMC engineering. The selected candidate will perform electrical circuit analysis, test and troubleshooting. In addition, the selected candidate will support development of EMI/EMC requirements, EMI/EMC hardware design requirements at sub-system level and will perform design analysis to verify compliance.
This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active US Government Security Clearance
Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal EMI/EMC Electrical Engineer:
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields- Prior experience in Analog circuit design, modeling, and simulation
U.S. Citizenship is required
Active US Government Secret Clearance is required
Electronic hardware design experience
Knowledge of MIL-STD 461 and MIL-STD 464 and DO-160
Knowledge of EMI/EMC simulation, modeling, and testing.
Experience with modeling and simulation using PSPICE
Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA
Preferred Qualifications:
M.S. in Electrical Engineering
Proficiency in using CST CAE tools
Experience with EMP simulation, modeling, and testing.
Experience in Signal Integrity analysis, working knowledge in using Cadence Signal Integrity analysis tool or Siemens HyperLynx high-speed analysis tools.
Experience with sub-system and system level EMI/EMC testing
Knowledge of circuit simulation and modeling using Ansys EMC Plus
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission 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
Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/
This positions 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.
Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years experience, Master's with 6 years, or Ph.D. with 4 years in STEM or related fields
- Prior experience in analog circuit design, modeling, and simulation
- Active US Government Secret Clearance (transfer of active clearance required)
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Electronic hardware design experience
- Knowledge of MIL-STD 461, MIL-STD 464, and DO-160
- Knowledge of EMI/EMC simulation, modeling, and testing
- Experience with modeling and simulation using PSPICE
- Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering
- Proficiency in using CST CAE tools
- Experience with EMP simulation, modeling, and testing
- Experience in signal integrity analysis and working knowledge of Cadence SI or Siemens HyperLynx
- Experience with subsystem and system level EMI/EMC testing
- Knowledge of circuit simulation and modeling using Ansys EMC Plus
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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