EMC Engineer

X4 Engineering; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

X4 Engineering seeks an EMC Test Engineer to perform EMC and RF testing in a lab setting, supporting regulatory testing and certification activities for diverse products.

The role requires a 2+ year EMC testing background, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work shifts, communicate findings, and prepare detailed test reports for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of EMC testing experience.
• Ability and flexibility to work assigned shifts.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and cultures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with multi-project management.
• Customer-focused approach with professionalism.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply EMC/RF testing standards.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Good technical and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by following procedures.
• Apply standard engineering principles to product evaluation and testing.
• Perform EMC and RF testing.
• Review pre-evaluation documentation to understand project objectives.
• Analyze test data and prepare test data sheets.
• Create client deliverables including test reports and certification reports.
• Communicate test results and findings with customers.
• Travel to client facilities as required.
• Interface with internal teams and external customers.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Develop, write, review, and validate test methods and SOPs.
• Investigate client inquiries and complaints.
• Coordinate with lab engineers on sample handling and testing.
• Manage multiple projects within tight deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

EMC testing

RF testing

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Customer focus

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

A leading global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) organization is seeking an EMC Test Engineer to perform Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Radio Frequency (RF) testing within a laboratory environment.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with a range of products and technologies, supporting customers through regulatory testing, technical evaluation, and certification activities

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by actively participating, taking responsibility, and following established procedures and policies.
• Apply standard engineering principles to product evaluation and testing.
• Perform Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Radio Frequency (RF) testing.
• Review pre-evaluation documentation to understand project objectives prior to beginning testing.
• Perform EMC and RF testing in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and requirements.
• Analyze test data and prepare accurate test data sheets.
• Create client deliverables including test reports, letter reports, and certification reports.
• Communicate test results and findings effectively with customers.
• Travel to and perform testing at client facilities as required.
• Interface directly with internal teams and external customers.
• Conduct routine operation, maintenance, calibration, qualification, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Assist with the development, writing, review, and validation of test methods, laboratory SOPs, and other quality and operational documentation.
• Assist with investigating and responding to client inquiries and complaints.
• Coordinate with laboratory engineers, technicians, and assistants on sample receiving, logging, preparation, testing, and related activities.
• Manage multiple projects while working within tight deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project and business needs.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in EMC testing or a related industry.
• Ability and flexibility to work assigned shifts.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across diverse organizations and cultures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Customer-focused approach with a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned projects.
• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply applicable EMC/RF testing standards to a variety of products.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies and testing practices.

Physical Considerations

• Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate laboratory and computer equipment.
• May occasionally need to reach, stoop, kneel, or work around laboratory equipment.
• Requires close vision for computer and laboratory work.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required.

Travel Considerations

• Up to 25% domestic and/or international travel, including occasional overnight stays.