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L3Harris Technologies · 4 days ago

Senior Specialist, EMI/EMC Engineer (S&S)

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, focused on delivering technology solutions for national security. The Senior Specialist, EMI/EMC Engineer will develop test plans, perform circuit analysis, and ensure compliance with industry standards while leading a team in a laboratory environment.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security
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Hiring Manager
Kerry Moreland, Sr., CSP, PRC, CIR
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Responsibilities

Understanding the five key areas that comprise most electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) problems: radiated emissions, electrostatic discharge (ESD), susceptibility to RF fields, power disturbances, and internal crosstalk
Sound knowledge of and experience in EMI/EMC compliance design and testing per MIL-STD-461 and DO-160 standards for Radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility of system-level and sub-system (box-level) electrical/electronic
Basic understanding of RF design, circuit theory, and/or electromagnetic theory and principles e.g. (component and cable shielding, filters, magnetics, microwaves and antennas)
Basic understanding of electrical or electronic system test hardware such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, power analyzers, network components etc
Experience in EMI test setups, including the required support equipment, with knowledge of chamber test antennas, test electronic equipment, and bonding/grounding setups
General knowledge of and basic hands-on experience with all associated EMI/EMC laboratory test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, radio frequency (RF) amplifiers, signal generators, EMI receivers, antennas, directional couplers, and power meters
Experience with RF and communication systems, high power AC or DC power networks, electronics or PCB design or construction
Experience with filtering, bonding, grounding, and shielding methods for EMI/EMC performance and compliance

Qualification

EMI/EMC compliance designMIL-STD-461 testingDO-160 standardsRF design knowledgeCircuit analysisSpectrum analyzersPCB design experienceMentoring engineersTechnical leadershipTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Existing DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance
Understanding the five key areas that comprise most electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) problems: radiated emissions, electrostatic discharge (ESD), susceptibility to RF fields, power disturbances, and internal crosstalk
Sound knowledge of and experience in EMI/EMC compliance design and testing per MIL-STD-461 and DO-160 standards for Radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility of system-level and sub-system (box-level) electrical/electronic
Basic understanding of RF design, circuit theory, and/or electromagnetic theory and principles e.g. (component and cable shielding, filters, magnetics, microwaves and antennas)
Basic understanding of electrical or electronic system test hardware such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, power analyzers, network components etc
Experience in EMI test setups, including the required support equipment, with knowledge of chamber test antennas, test electronic equipment, and bonding/grounding setups
General knowledge of and basic hands-on experience with all associated EMI/EMC laboratory test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, radio frequency (RF) amplifiers, signal generators, EMI receivers, antennas, directional couplers, and power meters
Experience with RF and communication systems, high power AC or DC power networks, electronics or PCB design or construction
Experience with filtering, bonding, grounding, and shielding methods for EMI/EMC performance and compliance
Ability to frequently move test equipment weighing up to 32 pounds to test benches or to carts for transport to other areas of the facility. Occasionally lift equipment greater than 25 pounds with assistance
Ability to occasionally position self by climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
Constantly operate a computer and read testing procedures off a monitor
Ability to stand or sit for long periods as testing requires
Capability to move about inside lab, office, and manufacturing environments

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) from an ABET-accredited university program
Minimum of 5 years of relevant hands-on experience in EMI/EMC engineering (preferred)
Experience in charging analysis of corona effects and plasma effects, including lightning protection and bonding and grounding techniques
Experience reviewing schematics, PCB layouts, and mechanical designs to apply electromagnetic design mitigation
Proficient in MS Office programs, particularly MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, and Outlook
Support Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews; EMC/EMI analyses (analytical and numerical), Test Readiness Reviews and witness tests
Prepare update briefings to management on any significant tests that are performed in the EMI facility
Support audits, reviews, and compliance activities to ensure adherence to contractual and regulatory obligations
Support design engineers in bench top lab EMI assessments/Engineering Evaluations
Ability to support weekends, extended, alternate or second shift operations with little advance notice

Company

L3Harris Technologies

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L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.25B
2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Tania Hanna
Vice President, Government Relations
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Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
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