Senior EMC/EMI Engineer – Defense & Space

Fresh Consulting; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Medical benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday pay

401K plan

Job summary

Fresh Consulting in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Sr. EMC Engineer to design, test, and validate EMC/EMI solutions for defense and space hardware.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with MIL-STD and regulatory requirements while delivering high-quality, manufacturable designs. You’ll lead EMI/EMC testing, drive design verification, and shape mitigation strategies, reading schematics, using spectrum analyzers, CST/ANSYS tools, and working under tight schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of EMI/EMC design and testing experience.
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI standards and regulations (e.g., MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464D, RTCA DOD-160, FCC, IEC, CISPR, SAE).
• Proven expertise in E3 design, analysis, testing and mitigation strategies.
• Specialized in HERO, HEMP, Lightning Protection, ESD, RF exposure limits and operational electromagnetic compatibility.
• Proficiency in using EMI/EMC testing equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, antennas, LISN etc.)
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, CST Microwave Studio) for EMI analysis.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving EMI/EMC issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Full understanding of PCB Layout techniques to meet mechanical, electrical, EMI/EMC, and manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EMI/EMC testing and analysis on electronic systems and components.
• Drive product maturity through rapid prototyping, design verification, and qualification activities.
• Develop and implement design strategies to mitigate EMI/EMC issues.
• Prepare test plans, reports, and documentation for compliance verification.
• Collaborate with product design teams to ensure EMC requirements are integrated during the design phase.
• Identify program EMI/EMC risks and define strategies for reducing risk through modeling, simulation, or experimental activities.
• Stay updated on relevant standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464D, DOD-160, FCC, CISPR, IEC) and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct field tests and assessments to evaluate product performance in real-world environments.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment, juggling multiple concurrent projects and customers.

Skills

EMC/EMI design

Regulatory compliance

Analytical troubleshooting

Communication

Project management

Schematic reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Antennas

LISN

ANSYS

CST Microwave Studio

Job description

Fresh Consulting in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Sr. EMC Engineer to design, test, and validate EMC/EMI solutions for defense and space hardware.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with MIL-STD and regulatory requirements while delivering high-quality, manufacturable designs. You’ll lead EMI/EMC testing, drive design verification, and shape mitigation strategies, reading schematics, using spectrum analyzers, CST/ANSYS tools, and working under tight schedules.