Senior EMC/EMI Engineer for Space Systems

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 5%

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an EMC Engineer to join the Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering team in Colorado. You will lead EMI/EMC testing, develop verification strategies, and ensure compliance with MIL-STD-461 across avionics systems for spaceflight hardware.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, documentation, and collaboration with design teams to deliver robust EMI/EMC solutions. Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• 5 years of hands-on EMC/EMI testing and verification across MIL-STD-461 CE/CS/RE/RS test methods.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-461G, DO-160G, and related aerospace standards.
• Proficiency in EMI test automation software and data analysis.
• Proven experience leading small teams and collaborating across engineering disciplines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and willingness for extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a responsible engineer for electrical system EMI/EMC test and verification, ensuring rigorous compliance with MIL-STD-461 testing and tailoring for aerospace platforms.
• Author comprehensive EMI/EMC documentation, including system test strategies, requirements decomposition, margin management plans, and design rationales with traceability to MIL-STD-461 methods.
• Design, develop, and refine detailed Test Plans and Test Procedures for EMI/EMC tests on avionics components and systems.
• Lead execution of the complete MIL-STD-461 test suite (CE101, CE102, CS101, CS114, CS115, CS116, RE101, RE102, RS101, RS103).
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain EMI/EMC test equipment (receivers, generators, LISNs, probes, antennas).
• Apply shielded room characterization and grounding techniques per MIL-STD-461 setup.
• Produce high-quality test reports with spectra, margins, calibration traceability, and pass/fail determinations.
• Troubleshoot EMI/EMC test failures, identifying root causes and recommending fixes such as filters, shielding, and PCB/layout changes.
• Develop EMI/EMC design improvements and participate in system-level requirements verification and validation.
• Communicate across engineering teams and present results to review boards.

Skills

EMC/EMI testing

MIL-STD-461G

Systems engineering

Troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

EMI receivers

Signal generators

LISNs

Calibration equipment

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an EMC Engineer to join the Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering team in Colorado. You will lead EMI/EMC testing, develop verification strategies, and ensure compliance with MIL-STD-461 across avionics systems for spaceflight hardware.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, documentation, and collaboration with design teams to deliver robust EMI/EMC solutions. Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.