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Lead, EMI/EMC Engineer

Salt Lake City, Utah
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

L3Harris in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a skilled EMI/EMC Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. As a key member of our engineering organization, you will contribute to the architecture, analysis, testing, and documentation of products supporting a variety of defense programs. Working under limited supervision, you will ensure our products comply with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards and support technical activities throughout the design and test lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3/EMI/EMC) requirements are understood and integrated into product design, planning, testing, and documentation in compliance with applicable standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461).
  • Support technical reviews and contribute to design activities at both the system and sub-system level, including:
    • Component partitioning, packaging, and cable design (internal/external)
    • Grounding and isolation approaches
    • Schematic review and CCA layout for EMI considerations
    • Conducting trade studies and basic simulations relevant to EMI/EMC
  • Execute engineering tasks for product design, test, and troubleshooting to support compliance with E3 requirements.
  • Assist in developing EMI control plans, test procedures, and test reports.
  • Prepare and maintain required documentation in support of product certification and engineering release needs.
  • Participate in laboratory and chamber test activities, including equipment setup and data collection.
  • Interface occasionally with customers and stakeholders to clarify technical requirements and test results.
  • Support proposal efforts for new business opportunities related to EMI/EMC requirements.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance (Secret or higher)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Electrical Engineering) and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. 

Preferred Additional Skills

  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in EMI/EMC engineering roles
  • Solid working knowledge of EMI/EMC design concepts, including shielding, source suppression, grounding, and containment at PCB, subassembly, and system levels
  • Experience designing to and/or testing against MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, and applicable commercial standards
  • Familiarity with electromagnetic theory, radiated/conducted emissions, and coupling effects
  • Proficiency in the use of standard test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, RF amplifiers, EMI probes)
  • Experience with EMC simulation or analysis tools (such as Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, SPICE, etc.)
  • Understanding of commercial and military EMC standards (FCC, CE-Mark, RTCA DO-160, DEF-STAN 59-41)
  • Experience contributing to EMI/EMC documentation and certification activities
  • iNARTE certification or equivalent is a plus
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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