Senior EMI/EMC Test Engineer — MIL-STD-461

BBSI; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% company match

PTO

Holiday and Sick pay

Employee bonus program

Amazing company culture, team support

Job summary

BBSI Staffing & Recruitment has partnered with an accredited environmental testing laboratory in the Glendale/Burbank area to identify a highly skilled EMI/EMC Test Engineer. This role demands hands-on MIL-STD-461 testing, complex test configurations, and direct engagement in accreditation and customer audits.

The engineer will lead testing, develop procedures, and report results while collaborating with Quality Management to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on EMI/EMC testing including MIL-STD-461
• Strong knowledge of conducted and radiated emissions/susceptibility testing
• Experience with shielded or anechoic chambers and EMI/EMC instrumentation
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 technical and documentation requirements
• Independently manage testing, troubleshoot issues, and defend findings during audits
• Strong technical reporting, analytical, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform MIL-STD-461 conducted and radiated emissions/susceptibility testing.
• Design and validate custom EMI/EMC test configurations including antennas, LISNs, probes, amplifiers, and ground planes.
• Execute testing to MIL-STD-461, RTCA/DO-160, and other aerospace/defense standards.
• Troubleshoot test failures, evaluate measurement accuracy, and guide customers.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and technical reports.
• Serve as EMI/EMC expert during ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation assessments and audits.
• Collaborate with Quality Management to maintain compliance and improve testing capabilities.

Skills

EMI/EMC testing

MIL-STD-461

Test instrumentation

Audits & documentation

Technical communication

Tools

Shielded/anechoic chambers

EMI/EMC instrumentation

LISNs/antennas/probes

TILE software

Job description

BBSI Staffing & Recruitment has partnered with an accredited environmental testing laboratory in the Glendale/Burbank area to identify a highly skilled EMI/EMC Test Engineer. This role demands hands-on MIL-STD-461 testing, complex test configurations, and direct engagement in accreditation and customer audits.

The engineer will lead testing, develop procedures, and report results while collaborating with Quality Management to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.