EMC Lab Director: RF Testing & Compliance Leader

X4 Engineering; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

X4 Engineering seeks an experienced EMC Laboratory Manager to lead our EMC testing operations in our Baltimore, MD facility, overseeing day-to-day lab activities and accreditation maintenance.

You will manage engineers, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and drive initiatives such as chamber builds and equipment upgrades.

The role requires deep RF/electronics expertise and strong leadership, with about 30% travel to other lab sites and client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years hands-on EMC testing/compliance, including 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Experience with FCC Part 15C/E, Parts 22/24/27 and CISPR/ISO standards.
• Active involvement in EMC/automotive standards committees (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of the EMC lab and supervise staff.
• Ensure test delivery meets client requirements and quality standards.
• Oversee maintenance, calibration, and upgrades of RF equipment; lead capex planning.
• Serve as technical authority on regulatory standards (FCC, ISED, CE/RED) and CISPR/ISO.
• Maintain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation; lead audit preparation.
• Partner with automotive OEM clients on test plans and compliance troubleshooting.
• Mentor engineers and review high-stakes test reports.
• Enforce lab safety protocols, including high-voltage RF safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Travel readiness

Analytical thinking

Education

Electrical Engineering (BSc/MSc)

Job description

X4 Engineering seeks an experienced EMC Laboratory Manager to lead our EMC testing operations in our Baltimore, MD facility, overseeing day-to-day lab activities and accreditation maintenance.

You will manage engineers, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and drive initiatives such as chamber builds and equipment upgrades.

The role requires deep RF/electronics expertise and strong leadership, with about 30% travel to other lab sites and client engagements.