EMI/EMC Lead Engineer: E3 Analysis & Reliability

Jobtailor; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced EMI/EMC engineer to lead design, analysis, testing, and mitigation for complex electrical systems at our Costa Mesa facility. The role involves E3 analysis, mitigation strategies, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and DoD requirements.

Responsibilities include planning EMI/EMC tests with spectrum analyzers and LISNs, reviewing layouts, reading schematics, and producing technical reports and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of EMI/EMC design and testing experience
• Familiar with MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464D, RTCA DO-160, FCC, IEC, CISPR, SAE
• DoD Secret Security Clearance eligible

Responsibilities

• Lead EMI/EMC design, analysis, testing, and mitigation activities for complex electrical systems
• Perform E3 analysis and develop mitigation strategies
• Support HERO, HEMP, lightning protection, ESD, RF exposure limits, and operational electromagnetic compatibility activities
• Plan and execute EMI/EMC testing using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, antennas, and LISNs
• Use simulation tools to analyze and troubleshoot EMI/EMC issues
• Review PCB layouts and electrical designs against mechanical, electrical, EMI/EMC, and manufacturing requirements
• Read and interpret schematics and recommend grounding, filtering, protection, and design practices
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and systems engineering teams
• Prepare technical reports, test documentation, and engineering recommendations
• Manage multiple engineering activities while meeting technical and schedule objectives

Skills

EMI/EMC design

E3 analysis

Spectrum analyzers

ANALYZE/ troubleshoot

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

CST Microwave Studio

LISNs

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced EMI/EMC engineer to lead design, analysis, testing, and mitigation for complex electrical systems at our Costa Mesa facility. The role involves E3 analysis, mitigation strategies, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and DoD requirements.

Responsibilities include planning EMI/EMC tests with spectrum analyzers and LISNs, reviewing layouts, reading schematics, and producing technical reports and