Sr. RF/EMC Engineer

TÜV SÜD; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global leader

Tech exposure

Career development

Competitive pay

Job summary

TÜV SÜD America Inc. is seeking a Sr. RF/EMC Engineer to lead EMC testing, regulatory compliance, and certification projects for medical, wireless, and consumer products.

You will collaborate with customers, lab teams, project management, and quality to ensure accurate, timely certification outcomes. The role is on-site in San Diego and requires a degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of EMC testing experience, plus proficiency with FCC, CISPR, IEC 61000 series.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with 5+ years EMC testing experience, or a Master's with 3+ years experience.
• Demonstrated experience with FCC, ISED Canada, CISPR, IEC 61000 Series, EN, ANSI C63, and related EMC standards.
• Strong knowledge of EMC principles including emissions, immunity, shielding, grounding, bonding, filtering, RF measurement techniques.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting product compliance issues and operating EMC test instrumentation in a lab.
• Strong technical writing, data analysis, problem-solving, and customer communication skills.
• Experience in ISO/IEC 17025-accredited labs is preferred.
• Experience with test automation tools such as Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB or equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Perform EMC testing in accordance with FCC, ISED Canada, IEC, EN, CISPR, ANSI C63 and other international requirements.
• Conduct radiated and conducted emissions testing and immunity testing (ESD, EFT/Burst, Surge, Radiated Immunity, Conducted Immunity, Voltage Dips, Interruptions).
• Develop and review test plans, procedures, configurations, technical reports, and compliance documentation.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, identify root causes, and provide technical recommendations to customers.
• Configure and operate EMC laboratory equipment (receivers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, RF amplifiers, antennas, LISNs, CDNs, ESD simulators, immunity systems).
• Support ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements (quality procedures, method validation, measurement uncertainty, audits, corrective actions).
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and technicians; support process improvements and development of new EMC capabilities.

Skills

Technical writing

Customer communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in related field (optional)

Tools

EMC test equipment

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

At TÜV SÜD, the Sr. RF/EMC Engineer provides technical expertise and leadership for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, regulatory compliance, and certification programs across commercial, industrial, medical, wireless, and consumer products. In this role, you will support complex compliance projects and collaborate with customers, laboratory teams, project management, quality, and commercial teams to deliver accurate, timely certification outcomes.

Your Tasks

• Perform EMC testing in accordance with applicable FCC, ISED Canada, IEC, EN, CISPR, ANSI C63, and other international regulatory requirements.
• Conduct radiated and conducted emissions testing and immunity testing, including ESD, EFT/Burst, Surge, Radiated Immunity, Conducted Immunity, Voltage Dips, and Interruptions.
• Develop and review test plans, procedures, test configurations, technical reports, and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot EMC failures, identify root causes, and provide technical recommendations to customers.
• Configure and operate EMC laboratory equipment, including EMI receivers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, RF amplifiers, antennas, LISNs, CDNs, ESD simulators, and immunity systems.
• Support ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements, including quality procedures, method validation, measurement uncertainty, audits, and corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and technicians while supporting process improvements, automation initiatives, and development of new EMC testing capabilities.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a closely related field with at least 5 years of relevant EMC testing experience, or a Master's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with FCC, ISED Canada, CISPR, IEC 61000 Series, EN, ANSI C63, and related EMC standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of EMC principles, including emissions, immunity, shielding, grounding, bonding, filtering, and RF measurement techniques.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting product compliance issues and operating EMC test instrumentation in a laboratory environment.
• Strong technical writing, data analysis, problem-solving, and customer communication skills.
• Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory is preferred.
• Experience with test automation tools such as Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or equivalent technologies is preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification.
• Exposure to advanced technologies across medical devices, wireless products, consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for technical leadership and professional development.
• Training and opportunities to expand technical expertise across regulatory standards and testing technologies.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Additional Information

• The anticipated annual base pay range for this full-time position is $90,000-$140,000. Actual base pay will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, technical expertise, education, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity.
• Work model: On-site in San Diego, California.
• Some domestic travel may be required based on customer and business needs.
• We do not offer work authorization sponsorship for this position.
• TÜV SÜD America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Work Area: Manufacturing, Consumer Products & Food

Country/Region: United States

Job Location: San Diego

Working Model : Onsite

Employment Type: Full time / regular

Company: TÜV SÜD America Inc.

Org Unit Code: SD-EMC

Requisition ID: 7721