Electromagnetic Effects Test Engineer
SpaceX
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This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$193,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $122k versus about $164k for comparable roles.
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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
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As an Electromagnetic Effects Test Engineer (Automotive/Satellite EMC), you will join the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects team to ensure electrical hardware performance for satellite and ground system components across harsh electromagnetic environments. You will perform analysis, design, and testing at board, unit, subsystem, and system levels while collaborating with manufacturing and mission operations teams. Key responsibilities include conducting formal qualification testing per CISPR 25 and ISO 11452 standards, maintaining EMC test facilities, and troubleshooting EMI issues from board to system level. You will utilize tools such as Python, TILE!, and Spice for automation and circuit analysis while evaluating grounding architectures, shielding effectiveness, and radiated emissions. The role addresses critical electromagnetic compatibility challenges for rocket, spacecraft, and ground support equipment hardware to ensure reliable performance in complex orbital and terrestrial environments.
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