Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer

BBSI; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 4% company match

PTO

Holiday and Sick pay

Employee bonus program

Great team culture

Job summary

BBSI Staffing is seeking an EMI/EMC Test Engineer for a Glendale, CA area role in an accredited testing laboratory. You will independently execute MIL-STD-461 tests, troubleshoot complex setups, and represent technical work during audits and accreditation.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of EMI/EMC testing experience, familiarity with EMI instrumentation and shielded/anechoic chambers, and strong reporting and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on EMI/EMC testing experience, including MIL-STD-461 testing.
• Experience with shielded or anechoic test chambers and EMI instrumentation.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and documentation.
• Ability to independently manage testing, troubleshoot issues, and defend findings.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIL-STD-461 conducted and radiated testing.
• Design and validate EMI/EMC test configurations and setups.
• Execute testing to MIL-STD-461, RTCA/DO-160, and related standards.
• Troubleshoot failures, ensure measurement accuracy, guide customers.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and technical reports.
• Support ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation assessments and audits.
• Collaborate with Quality Management to resolve findings and improve testing.

Skills

EMI/EMC testing

MIL-STD-461 testing

Test troubleshooting

Technical reporting

Audits & accreditation support

Tools

EMI instrumentation

Shielded/anechoic chambers

TILE software

Job description

EMI/EMC Test Engineer - MIL-STD-461

Glendale/Burbank, CA Area | Full-Time | Aerospace & Defense Testing

Compensation: $125,000 - $165,000 DOE/Benefits + Bonus

BBSI Staffing & Recruitment has partnered with an established, accredited environmental testing laboratory seeking a highly skilled EMI/EMC Test Engineer to join its technical team.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer who thrives on complex challenges, enjoys hands-on testing, and wants to make a meaningful impact in a specialized laboratory environment.

This is not a traditional desk engineering role. We're looking for someone who can independently execute MIL-STD-461 testing, troubleshoot sophisticated test setups, and confidently represent their technical work during accreditation and customer audits.

What You'll Do

• Perform hands-on MIL-STD-461 conducted and radiated emissions/susceptibility testing.
• Design and validate custom EMI/EMC test configurations, including antennas, LISNs, probes, amplifiers, and ground planes.
• Execute testing to MIL-STD-461, RTCA/DO-160, and other applicable aerospace and defense standards.
• Troubleshoot test failures, evaluate measurement accuracy, and provide technical guidance to customers.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and comprehensive technical reports.
• Serve as the EMI/EMC technical expert during ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation assessments and customer audits.
• Collaborate with Quality Management to maintain compliance, resolve findings, and improve testing capabilities.

What We're Looking For

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on EMI/EMC testing experience, including direct MIL-STD-461 testing
• Strong knowledge of conducted and radiated emissions/susceptibility testing
• Experience with shielded or anechoic chambers and specialized EMI/EMC instrumentation
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 technical and documentation requirements
• Ability to independently manage testing, troubleshoot issues, and defend technical findings during audits
• Strong technical reporting, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred:

• iNARTE or Exemplar Global EMC certification
• A2LA assessment experience
• Measurement uncertainty analysis
• Experience with TILE or equivalent testing software

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Challenging Projects: Work on complex testing assignments that require creativity, technical expertise, and problem-solving.

Technical Ownership: Manage projects from test planning and setup through execution, troubleshooting, and final reporting.

Collaborative Culture: Join a dedicated team that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Excellent Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• PTO
• Holiday and Sick pay
• Lucrative employee bonus program
• Amazing company culture, team collaboration, and management support

U.S. person status required due to export-controlled information. Background check and drug screening required.

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