Satellite EMI/EMC Engineer with TS/SCI Clearance

General Atomics; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 106,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is seeking a Satellite EMI/EMC Engineer to ensure electromagnetic compatibility and manage EMI risks in the design, development, and testing of advanced satellite systems. You will lead EMI/EMC analyses, develop control plans, and guide cross‑functional teams through design, integration, and flight testing to meet MIL-STD/NASA standards.

This role emphasizes innovation, collaboration with customers and government personnel, and rigorous

Qualifications

• Proven EMI/EMC engineering for satellite systems.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, NASA-STD-4003, FCC regs.
• Experience with EMI/EMC simulation tools (CST Studio Suite, Ansys HFSS) and test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, EMI receivers).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, and testing of satellite systems to ensure EMI/EMC compliance across all mission phases.
• Develop and implement EMI/EMC control plans, including grounding, shielding, filtering, and bonding strategies.
• Perform electromagnetic interference and compatibility analyses, including radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate EMI/EMC risks during design, integration, and testing phases.
• Conduct reviews of requirements, design, and test procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards (MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, NASA-STD-4003).
• Support the integration and testing of satellite subsystems and payloads, including EMI/EMC test plans and execution in lab and flight environments.
• Provide technical leadership during EMI/EMC troubleshooting and corrective action implementation.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including EMI/EMC analyses, test reports, and certifications.
• Stay current on industry trends and proactively identify opportunities for innovation.
• Function in an advisory/leadership role for EMI/EMC engineering for space-based electronics and sensors.
• Represent the company as a prime technical contact on EMI/EMC-related contracts/projects.

Skills

EMI/EMC engineering

Satellite systems

EMI/EMC testing

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in engineering

Tools

CST Studio Suite

Ansys HFSS

SPICE

Job description

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is seeking a Satellite EMI/EMC Engineer to ensure electromagnetic compatibility and manage EMI risks in the design, development, and testing of advanced satellite systems. You will lead EMI/EMC analyses, develop control plans, and guide cross‑functional teams through design, integration, and flight testing to meet MIL-STD/NASA standards.

This role emphasizes innovation, collaboration with customers and government personnel, and rigorous