Senior EMC Test Technician – RF Lab Lead (Flexible)

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks an experienced EMC test engineer to lead and perform complex, unique testing across multiple EMC lab facilities, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD and NASA requirements. You will read procedures, independently set up tests with Tile!

EMC software, analyze RF measurements from diverse instruments, and deliver validated data to engineers for decision making.

Qualifications

• Experience in EMC testing and Mil-Std 461C/462 and 461G EMC/EMI testing.
• Experience using Tile! EMC software to create and run test profiles.
• Experience with RF measurement techniques and a range of RF instruments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform complex EMC testing on flight hardware.
• Read and set up EMC tests using Tile! software.
• Process, verify, and document test data for engineering decisions.
• Maintain EMC lab facilities, calibration, and inventory.
• Check RF components across multiple labs and antennas.

Skills

EMC testing

Tile! software

RF measurement

Lab management

Education

High School Diploma 10+ yrs

Associate’s Degree 6+ yrs

Bachelor’s Degree 3+ yrs

Tools

Rohde & Schwarz ESU

Keysight UXA

Tektronix scope

Tile! EMC software

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks an experienced EMC test engineer to lead and perform complex, unique testing across multiple EMC lab facilities, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD and NASA requirements. You will read procedures, independently set up tests with Tile!

EMC software, analyze RF measurements from diverse instruments, and deliver validated data to engineers for decision making.