Electro Magnetic Effects Engineer

aero; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 95,200 - 193,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care plans

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) Plan with company contributions

Education assistance programs

Job summary

aero in El Segundo, CA is looking for a Senior Member of Technical Staff to provide engineering support in electromagnetic environmental effects for various space programs.

The role includes designing experiments, performing tests, and working in a collaborative team of experts. Candidates should have a BS in Electrical Engineering and experience in related fields. Benefits include competitive pay of $95,200 - $193,500, health plans, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of related technical experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and engineering support to the Space Force and civil programs.
• Design and build laboratory and field experiments.
• Occasionally travel to sites for critical testing.

Skills

Applied electromagnetics

Microwave engineering

Radiofrequency engineering

Data analysis

Programming in MatLab/Python

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Work Model

This position will be located 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide scientific and engineering support in the areas of electromagnetic environmental effects, electromagnetic interference (EMI), electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) to the United States Space Force, National Reconnaissance Office, and civil space programs.
• Design, build, and perform laboratory and field experiments to ensure spacecraft and launch vehicles are protected from harmful electromagnetic environments.
• Gain hands‑on experience performing electromagnetic and radiofrequency testing using signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and antennas; develop test methods and analyze results.
• Occasionally travel to launch ranges, launch vehicle and satellite factories, and other sites to perform critical testing, troubleshooting, and mission assurance activities.
• Evaluate and improve spacecraft, launch vehicle, and infrastructure electromagnetic design and performance.
• Participate in a team of industry experts that focus on conceptual designs, requirement development, proposal evaluation, design evaluation and verification, launch operations, and anomaly root‑cause and corrective action.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline from an accredited university
• Two or more years of related technical experience
• Knowledge of applied electromagnetics, microwave engineering, radiofrequency engineering, antenna theory, and/or calculus‑based electromagnetism
• Project/academic experience with programming, data analysis, or computer control of test equipment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Senior Member of Technical Staff Requirements

• Five or more years of related technical experience
• Demonstrated leadership of EMI/EMC or radiofrequency measurement and test activities
• Experience creating test procedures, test plans, and test reports

How You Can Stand Out

• Advanced degree
• Experience performing scientific or engineering research, development, or troubleshooting in the areas of applied electromagnetics, microwave engineering, or radiofrequency engineering
• Track record performing EMI/EMC tests according to commercial or military standards, such as MIL‑STD‑461, RTCA DO‑160, or TEMPEST
• Skilled in carrying out measurements related to electronic warfare (EW), directed energy (DE), radiofrequency interference (RFI), signals intelligence (SIGINT), radar cross section (RCS), or radio astronomy
• Programming proficiency in MatLab, Python, LabVIEW, TILE!, or EMC32

Benefits

Competitive compensation package: $95,200.00 - $193,500.00 Pay Basis: Annual

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan – Employees receive a total company‑paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.