EMC Engineer II — Spaceflight EMI/EMC Testing

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced EMC Engineer to join the Engineering Center of Excellence Electromagnetics team. You will lead EMI/EMC testing and verification on avionics and electrical systems for spaceflight readiness.

The role requires MIL-STD-461G knowledge, strong instrumentation skills, and the ability to develop robust test strategies, write detailed plans, and produce rigorous reports for aerospace programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline
• 3 years of hands-on experience in EMC/EMI testing and verification, with direct execution experience across all MIL-STD-461 CE, CS, RE, and RS test methods
• In-depth working knowledge of MIL-STD-461G, DO-160G, MIL-B-5087, NASA-STD-4003, CISPR standards, and other relevant industry standards
• Proficiency in EMI test automation software, data acquisition, spectral post-processing, and limit-line comparison analysis
• Demonstrated experience working in small, creative teams on fast-paced projects
• Good troubleshooting skills with proven ability to diagnose and resolve EMI issues down to the component level
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines
• Excellent technical communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• Willingness to support extended hours, weekend shifts, and on‑call rotations during critical test campaigns
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a responsible engineer for electrical system EMI/EMC test and verification, ensuring rigorous compliance with industry standards
• Design, develop, and refine detailed Test Plans and Test Procedures for EMI/EMC tests on avionics components and systems
• Perform the complete MIL-STD-461 test suite including CE101, CE102, CS101, CS114, CS115, CS116, RE101, RE102, RS101, RS103
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain EMI test equipment including EMI receivers, signal generators, broadband power amplifiers, LISNs, current injection probes, calibrated antennas, near-field probes
• Apply shielded room characterization, ground plane bonding techniques, and cable harness dressing per MIL-STD-461 requirements
• Produce high-quality test reports with spectral data plots, margin results, calibration traceability, and pass/fail determinations
• Troubleshoot EMI/EMC test failures and propose corrective actions such as filter insertion and shielding improvements
• Contribute to definition, verification, and validation of EMI/EMC, lightning, ESD, and RF requirements
• Deliver technical presentations on EMC solutions to review boards
• Champion EMI design and system EMC engineering activities
• Conduct risk reduction testing for EMI/EMC based on standards
• Make quick decisions in fast-paced environments
• Collaborate across teams to find solutions
• Willingness to support extended hours and on-call rotations during campaigns
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have eligible immigration status.

Skills

EMC testing

EMI testing

MIL-STD-461G

DO-160G

Automation software

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EMI receivers

Signal generators

Broadband power amplifiers

LISNs

Near-field probes

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced EMC Engineer to join the Engineering Center of Excellence Electromagnetics team. You will lead EMI/EMC testing and verification on avionics and electrical systems for spaceflight readiness.

The role requires MIL-STD-461G knowledge, strong instrumentation skills, and the ability to develop robust test strategies, write detailed plans, and produce rigorous reports for aerospace programs.