Senior EMI-EMC Engineer

Vast; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 147,600 - 209,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Company equity

Access to ClassPass credits

Free snacks and meals

Job summary

Vast, located in Long Beach, is seeking a Senior EMI-EMC Engineer to support the development of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This full-time position will involve developing EMI-EMC requirements for Vast's spacecraft and components, ensuring compliance with industry standards while working with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree or equivalent experience and possess 2+ years in EMI/EMC roles. Exceptional communication skills and a strong sense of accountability are essential. Competitive benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in EMI engineering in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years of experience working in EMI/EMC/Physics related role.

Responsibilities

• Develop EMI-EMC requirements for Vast spacecraft.
• Implement tailored industry standards for spacecraft and avionics.
• Perform analysis & measurement on avionics to enhance EMI-EMC performance.

Skills

EMI/EMC engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related STEM discipline

MS in electrical engineering, physics, or related STEM discipline

Tools

Matlab

Python

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.

Vast is looking for a Senior EMI‑EMC Engineer, reporting to the Senior Manager, EMI‑EMC to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial‑gravity human‑rated space stations.

This will be a full‑time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities

• Development of EMI‑EMC requirements for Vast spacecraft and components.
• Derivation and distribution of EMI & in‑space environmental requirements.
• Implement tailored industry standards for Vast spacecraft and avionics.
• Work directly with cross‑functional teams to guide best practices for EMI‑EMC design & test.
• Perform analysis & measurement on avionics sub‑circuits, components, and systems to enhance our understanding of EMI‑EMC performance & risk as well as generate launch provider deliverables.
• Support EMI‑EMC qualification test of Vast spacecraft and components.
• Contribute to a culture of extreme ownership by understanding and articulating to others how EMI relates to all subsystems and disciplines in human‑rated spacecraft.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related STEM discipline, or 12+ years of experience in EMI engineering in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years of experience working in EMI/EMC/Physics related role.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• MS in electrical engineering, physics, or related STEM discipline.
• Experience in EMI/EMC, in space charging for spacecraft, triboelectrification, grounding & bonding.
• Prior experience in an electronics or electrical systems design role.
• Experience with software development in Matlab, Python, etc.
• Experience with digital communications standards such as Ethernet, RS‑422, PCIe, GMII, etc.
• Experience with MIL‑STD‑461 compliance test (procedures, facilities, equipment, etc).
• Experience developing software for electronic test equipment automation.
• Background in electromagnetics, ionizing radiation, and plasma effects on spacecraft systems.
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with cross‑disciplinary teams.

Pay Range

• EMI‑EMC Engineer II: $120,540 – $171,108
• Senior EMI‑EMC Engineer: $147,600 – $209,520
• Staff EMI‑EMC Engineer: $177,120 – $251,424

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.