Systems Test Engineer (EMI) - 20647

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Systems Test 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 Ogden, UT, but will provide occasional support at the Roy, UT facility as well.

This position is for an EMI Systems Test Engineer experienced in test equipment such as oscilloscopes, waveform generators, signal generators, and digital multimeters. The selected candidate will be expected to contribute to the Sentinel (GBSD) Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) team in the areas of EMI lab daily operations and maintenance at the EMI labs located at the Kitting and Distribution Center (KDC) in Ogden, UT and the Roy Innovation Center (RIC) in Roy, UT.

What you’ll get to do:

• Maintain Lab test equipment, track calibration due dates and ship equipment out for calibration as needed.
• Perform cable calibration using test software and lab equipment.
• Characterize attenuators, Radio Frequency (RF) pre-amps, cables and other equipment as needed.
• Track inventory of all tools, equipment and materials in appropriate databases.
• Maintain lab program binders such as FOD and tool control.
• Utilizing ETS-Lindgren TILE! Software

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma and 6 years of related professional/military experience, OR Bachelor degree AND 2 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience.
• Must have 1+ years of working in a test lab environment utilizing testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, waveform generators, signal generators, etc.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain program SAP clearance within a reasonable time a determined program security office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using TILE! automated EMI test software and data collection, or similar tool.
• Understanding of EMI/EMC, MIL-STD-464 and MIL-STD-461.
• Understanding of general lab operations and control procedures such as FOD, Tool Control, and Metrology/Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL).
• Experience building and assembling test cables.
• Experience using National Instruments (NI) Labview software.
• Understanding of RF principles.
• A current DoD Secret clearance or higher granted or re-investigated within last 6 years.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 

This position’s 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.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

The 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.