Senior EMI-EMC Test Engineer - Spacecraft Systems

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Equity

Onsite meals & snacks

Job summary

Vast in Long Beach is seeking a Senior EMI-EMC Test Engineer to support development of systems for human-rated space stations. You will implement MIL-STD-461 test methods, develop EMI-EMC procedures, and perform development and qualification tests on spacecraft and components.

Work at our on-site EMC test facility, collaborate with hardware engineers, and travel up to 20% to remote locations. A minimum of 4 years’ EMI/EMC testing experience and an associate degree are required; a bachelor's

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related STEM discipline.
• 4+ years of experience working in EMI/EMC test related role.
• Deep understanding of MIL-STD-461, DO-160, CISPR or similar EMC test standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement tailored MIL-STD-461 test methods and test requirements at our on-site EMC test facility and at remote locations.
• Develop EMI-EMC test procedures and methodology used at Vast.
• Perform EMI-EMC development and qualification test of Vast spacecraft and components.
• Perform measurements such as bonding resistance, shielding effectiveness, magnetic & electric field strength, RF voltage & current using laboratory test equipment.
• Manage test resources such as equipment and facilities with scheduling tools and calibration process.
• Contribute to a culture of extreme ownership by understanding the purpose of EMC tests, explaining that purpose clearly to hardware engineers and leaders.

Skills

EMI/EMC Test Engineering

MIL-STD-461 knowledge

DO-160 knowledge

CISPR knowledge

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Power Meters

Signal Generators

Oscilloscopes

Voltage/Current Probes

Job description

Vast in Long Beach is seeking a Senior EMI-EMC Test Engineer to support development of systems for human-rated space stations. You will implement MIL-STD-461 test methods, develop EMI-EMC procedures, and perform development and qualification tests on spacecraft and components.

Work at our on-site EMC test facility, collaborate with hardware engineers, and travel up to 20% to remote locations. A minimum of 4 years’ EMI/EMC testing experience and an associate degree are required; a bachelor's