EMI-EMC Test Specialist

Vast; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 55,104 - 86,788; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

Up to 20+ days of vacation

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Excellent food perks

Job summary

Vast is seeking an EMI-EMC Test Specialist in Long Beach to build test capabilities and support hiring for roles in that field. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in EMI-EMC roles with strong skills in MIL-STD-461 and DO-160 testing. The role involves developing test procedures and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The position is full-time, with an attractive compensation package including extensive medical benefits, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in an EMI-EMC related role.
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Help build and maintain EMI-EMC test capabilities.
• Support hiring for technician and engineering roles.
• Develop EMI-EMC test procedures.

Skills

EMI-EMC experience

Expertise in MIL-STD-461 / DO-160 test

Software development for test automation

Electronics prototyping skills

Knowledge in digital communications buses

Job description

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

EMI-EMC Test Specialist

The position is a full-time, non-exempt role located in Long Beach. It reports to the Senior Manager, EMI-EMC.

Responsibilities

• Help build and maintain our EMI-EMC test capabilities from the ground up.
• Support hiring for EMI-EMC technician and engineering roles.
• Implement tailored industry standards for Vast spacecraft and avionics.
• Work directly with cross functional teams to guide best practices for EMI-EMC design & test.
• Develop EMI-EMC test procedures.
• Support EMI-EMC test of Vast spacecraft and components.
• Contribute to a culture of extreme ownership by understanding and articulating to others how EMC relates to all subsystems and disciplines in human rated spacecraft.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in an EMI-EMC related role.
• 7+ years of experience in MIL-STD-461 / DO-160 test.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with software development for EMI-EMC test automation.
• Experience with space charging for spacecraft, triboelectrification, grounding & bonding.
• Characterization of shielding effectiveness for harnessing and spacecraft structures.
• Electronics prototyping skills such as soldering, breadboarding, troubleshooting with common lab equipment.
• Experience with digital communications buses such as Ethernet, RS-422, PCIe, GMII, etc.
• Background in electromagnetics, triboelectrification, and plasma effects in spacecraft systems.
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with cross disciplinary teams.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones.

Pay Range

EMI-EMC Specialist I: $40-$57/hour

EMI-EMC Specialist II: $44-$63/hour

Pay Range (California): $40 – $63 USD

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.