EMC Test Engineer - Automotive & Satellite Systems

Spacex; Hawthorne (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks an Electromagnetic Effects Test Engineer (Automotive/Satellite EMC) to support automotive EMC testing per CISPR 25 and ISO 11452. You will operate EMC chambers, calibrate test equipment, and collaborate with multiple design teams to ensure EMI/EMC and radio compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or physics and 1+ years of hardware-focused test experience, with hands-on testing and automation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field.
• 1+ years hardware-focused test engineering experience (internships or projects acceptable).
• Experience with CISPR 25/FCC Part 15 and related EMI/EMC standards preferred.
• Lab, test automation, and calibration activities including equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support development and qualification testing for automotive EMC per CISPR 25 and ISO 11452.
• Ensure designs meet EMI/EMC and radio requirements.
• Operate and maintain EMC test facilities including chambers and conducted assets.
• Develop and calibrate lab equipment supporting testing.
• Interface with design teams to set EMI/EMC requirements.
• Generate test plans and reports; troubleshoot EMI issues from board to system level.
• Automate EMI/RF testing and document results clearly.

Skills

EMC testing

EMI/EMC analysis

Lab equipment operation

Test automation

Python programming

Spice simulation

Schematic & PCB reading

EMC fault isolation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related

Tools

Spice

Tile! EMC automation

EMC test equipment

CAD software

Job description

Electromagnetic Effects Test Engineer (Automotive/Satellite EMC)

Hawthorne, CA

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

ELECTROMAGNETIC EFFECTS TEST ENGINEER(AUTOMOTIVE/SATELLITE EMC)

As a member of our fast-paced Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) team, you willbe responsible forensuring electrical hardware performance on Satellite and Ground System components through some of the harshest and varied electromagnetic environments imaginable. The E3 team at SpaceX performs exhaustive analysis, design, and test at the board, unit, subsystem, and system levels with extensive opportunity to interact with a vast array of rocket, spacecraft, and ground support equipment hardware and electronics. As one of the few teamsrequiredtointerface withthe design, manufacturing, integration, and mission operations teams, we play a critical role in the development of our systems. These systems support SpaceX's goals of developing broadband satellite internet and safe, reliable, inexpensive, and innovative access to space with the fundamental goal of expanding human space exploration capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support development and formal qualification/certification testing for automotive EMCin accordance withCISPR 25, ISO 11452 and related specifications
• Ensure that designs meet the EMI/EMC and radio requirements that have been set
• Maintain and operateaEMC test facilities that includesEMC chambers and conducted EMC assets for performing pre-compliance and certification testing
• Develop andmaintaincalibration of lab equipment supporting testing
• Interface with, teach, and set requirements with various design teams all around the company working on a varietyapplications
• Perform and teach electromagnetic compatibility design and analysis
• Perform analysis and design relating to effects of circuit and power system grounding architectures, structural electrical bonding, circuit isolation, shielding effectiveness, radiated/conductedemissionsand susceptibility, near field/far field electrodynamics, shielding effectiveness, etc.
• Generate test plans and test reports against theaforementioned standards
• Troubleshoot EMI issues from board to system level
• Operate and automate a variety of EMI, RF, and electronics test equipment
• Independently perform verifications and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner
• Support engineering effectively and confidently with creative thinking and rigor – question the status quo while adhering to documentation andmaintainingprescribed quality standards

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or other engineering discipline
• 1+ years of hardware-focused test engineering experience (internships and project experience are applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of E3 work experience, including EMI/EMC and RF requirements, analysis, design, and testing
• Previousexperience with CISPR 25/FCC Part 15 Radio and EMC standards and requirements and/or MIL-STD-461/DO-160G
• EMC lab experience, includingmaintenanceand calibration
• Experience performing EMC testing
• Programming in Python or equivalent
• TILE! or equivalent EMC test automationproficiency
• Experience with other international EMC and radio requirements
• Knowledge of electrical safety and EMC commercial compliance standards, requirements and test methods for consumer electronics and commercial applications
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting EMI/EMC events from board to system level
• Previouswork experience with reading,interpretingand following circuit schematics, PCB layouts, engineering drawings, BOMs, cable harnesses, wiring schematics, interface diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, and CAD software
• Experience with electrical circuit analysis using simulation tools such as Spice or equivalent
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment with production/flight hardware
• Familiarity with phased array antenna operating principles and fundamentals
• Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments
• Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communicationskills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able tolift upto 25 lbs. unassisted
• Extended hours and weekend work may berequiredto support critical project and mission milestones
• Able to travel for short trips as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 1: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00
Level 2: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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