Electromagnetic Effects Test Engineer (Automotive/Satellite EMC) Verified today
About the role
As a member of the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) team, you will ensure electrical hardware performance on satellite and ground system components through demanding electromagnetic environments. The E3 team performs exhaustive analysis, design, and test at board, unit, subsystem, and system levels, interfacing with design, manufacturing, integration, and mission operations teams across all SpaceX hardware and electronics.
Key responsibilities
- Support development and formal qualification/certification testing for automotive EMC in accordance with CISPR 25, ISO 11452 and related specifications
- Ensure designs meet EMI/EMC and radio requirements
- Maintain and operate EMC test facilities including EMC chambers and conducted EMC assets for pre-compliance and certification testing
- Develop and maintain calibration of lab equipment supporting testing
- Interface with design teams across the company to set and teach EMC requirements
- Perform electromagnetic compatibility design and analysis
- Perform analysis and design relating to grounding architectures, structural bonding, circuit isolation, shielding effectiveness, radiated/conducted emissions and susceptibility, and near/far field electrodynamics
- Generate test plans and test reports against established standards
- Troubleshoot EMI issues from board to system level
- Operate and automate EMI, RF, and electronics test equipment
- Independently perform verifications and document results clearly and completely
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or other engineering discipline
- 1+ years of hardware-focused test engineering experience (internships and project experience applicable)
Preferred experience
- 3+ years of E3 work experience including EMI/EMC and RF requirements, analysis, design, and testing
- Experience with CISPR 25/FCC Part 15 Radio and EMC standards and requirements, or MIL-STD-461/DO-160G
- EMC lab experience including maintenance and calibration
- EMC testing experience
- Programming in Python or equivalent
- TILE! or equivalent EMC test automation proficiency
- Experience with international EMC and radio requirements
- Knowledge of electrical safety and EMC commercial compliance standards for consumer electronics and commercial applications
- Demonstrated troubleshooting of EMI/EMC events from board to system level
- Experience reading and interpreting circuit schematics, PCB layouts, engineering drawings, BOMs, cable harnesses, wiring schematics, interface diagrams, and CAD software
- Electrical circuit analysis using Spice or equivalent simulation tools
- Experience in fast-paced work environments with production/flight hardware
- Familiarity with phased array antenna operating principles
- Ability to adapt to changing work assignments
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
Physical requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
- Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
- Able to travel for short trips as needed
Compensation
Pay Range: Level 1: $105,000-$140,000 | Level 2: $120,000-$170,000
Actual level and base salary determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
Benefits include long-term incentives in company stock or cash awards, discretionary bonuses, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, comprehensive medical/vision/dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10+ paid holidays annually, and paid sick leave per company policy.
ITAR requirement
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.