EMC Test Lead for Flight Hardware

citjpl; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JPL in Pasadena, CA is seeking an experienced EMC Test Technician to lead complex EMC testing across multiple lab facilities, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD and JPL test procedures.

You will set up tests with Tile! software, process data, and deliver validated results to engineering. The role also covers lab management, calibration, and maintaining safety standards. This is an on-site position at JPL.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a High School Diploma with 10+ years of related experience, or an Associate/Bachelor degree with 6/3+ years respectively.
• Experience in EMC Testing, including MIL-STD-461C/462 and MIL-STD-461G EMI testing.
• Expert use of ETS Lindgren Tile! EMC software and profiling.

Responsibilities

• Perform EMC testing (RE/RS/CE/CS) per MIL-STD and JPL tests.
• Read, set up, and run EMC tests using Tile! software and interpret results.
• Analyze complex data, finalize outputs for engineering decisions.
• Lab management: maintain facilities, calibration, safety, and inventory.
• Support construction/modification of ground-support equipment for EMC tests.
• Provide expert input on test methods and configurations.

Skills

EMC testing

Tile! software

Laboratory management

RF measurement

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Tile! EMC software

Job description

JPL in Pasadena, CA is seeking an experienced EMC Test Technician to lead complex EMC testing across multiple lab facilities, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD and JPL test procedures.

You will set up tests with Tile! software, process data, and deliver validated results to engineering. The role also covers lab management, calibration, and maintaining safety standards. This is an on-site position at JPL.