EMC Laboratory Manager

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

We're seeking an experienced EMC Laboratory Manager to lead our Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing operations - running day-to-day lab activities, maintaining accreditation, and driving infrastructure projects like chamber builds and equipment upgrades. The ideal candidate pairs deep RF/electronics expertise with the leadership skills to manage engineers, work with senior stakeholders, and support key automotive clients.

What You’ll Do

• Direct day-to-day operations of the EMC testing lab, including full supervisory responsibility for staff (hiring, scheduling, performance management)
• Ensure test delivery meets client requirements and internal quality standards
• Oversee maintenance, calibration, and upgrades of RF measurement equipment; lead capital expenditure planning
• Serve as technical authority on commercial regulatory standards (FCC, ISED, CE/RED) and automotive OEM standards (CISPR 25, ISO 11452, ISO 7637)
• Maintain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation; lead audit prep and represent the lab during assessments
• Partner with automotive OEM clients on test plans and compliance troubleshooting
• Mentor engineers/technicians and review high-stakes test reports before client delivery
• Enforce lab safety protocols, including high-voltage and high-power RF safety

What You’ll Need

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Electronics, Physics, or related field
• 10+ years hands-on EMC testing/compliance experience, including 5+ years in a managerial role at an accredited lab
• Experience with both commercial regulatory certification and automotive OEM standards
• Familiarity with FCC radio product standards (Part 15C&E, Parts 22/24/27)

Preferred:

• Active involvement in EMC/automotive standards committees (IEEE, SAE, CISPR)

Skills:

• Strong, decisive leadership and problem-solving
• Excellent communication — able to translate technical topics for non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• ~30% travel for other lab sites, client meetings, and OEM alignment sessions
• Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience [insert range if desired]
• Benefits: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, PTO, family leave, tuition reimbursement