Test Engineer - EMI/EMC/TEMPEST

GE Aerospace • United States • 1m ago

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Working at our Grand Rapids Facility

For more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. We’re producing high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. Including Avionics Computing Systems, Mission System, Navigation and Guidance and Vehicle Health & Data Management products. We’re the career home for union and non-union employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers. People just like you.

Role Overview

The EMI/EMC/TEMPEST Engineer will participate in the testing of high assurance products required to comply with military and commercial specifications, including NSA TEMPEST specifications and other TEMPEST directives. EMI/EMC/TEMPEST experience and testing expertise will be used to perform engineering and formal testing, as well as execute production TEMPEST testing audits on a sample of the production volume.

Roles and Responsibilities

Set up Equipment under test (EUT) in accordance with EMI/EMC or TEMPEST Test Plans
Setup and operate test equipment to exercise EUT for EMI/EMC/TEMPEST testing
Troubleshoot and debug test failures to ensure the source of the failure is known
Maintain and organize Test Equipment and Test Chambers
Properly execute test methods and signal analysis, perform Test set up ambient measurements
Assist with the creation of EMI/EMC/TEMPEST Test Plans/Procedures
Work independently to set-up and perform electrical and EMI tests in accordance with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, and RTCA DO-160
Conduct TEMPEST testing in accordance with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, and other TEMPEST specifications and memoranda
Capture Test Data, photographs, drawings, and other data necessary to create a Test report
Participate in the execution of Engineering pre-compliance EMI/EMC/TEMPEST testing and Formal certification testing
Execute production sample TEMPEST testing and data reporting
Participate in the Certification of a new state-of-the-art TEMPEST facility and assist with certification under the TEMPEST Manufacturing and Test Services Program
Maintaining and regularly reporting schedule, budget, and technical status to customers
Travel up to 20%

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in EMI/EMC or TEMPEST testing)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in EMI/EMC or TEMPEST testing
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold US Government Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline
Expert knowledge of NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, and related NSA technical memorandums
Experience using test equipment such as receivers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power meters, and other general RF and laboratory equipment
Experience working with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and troubleshoot production related issues
Military TEMPEST Testing experience
EMI/EMC Testing experience to MIL-STD-461 or DO-160
Experience with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) theory, signal integrity, and power quality
Understanding of grounding, bonding, and shielding for aircraft and/or spacecraft
iNARTE certification

#securityclearance

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes