Electromagnetic Effects Test Engineer, Automotive/Satellite EMC

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Salary
$105,000–$140,000 / yr
Posted
45 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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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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TL;DR · Electromagnetic Effects Test Engineer, Automotive/Satellite EMC

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.

What you'll do

  • Perform formal qualification and certification testing for automotive EMC in accordance with CISPR 25 and ISO 11452 standards.
  • Ensure hardware designs meet specific EMI, EMC, and radio requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Operate and maintain EMC test facilities, including chambers and conducted assets for pre-compliance testing.
  • Perform analysis and design regarding grounding architectures, shielding effectiveness, and radiated/conducted emissions.
  • Troubleshoot electromagnetic interference issues from the board level up to the full system level.
  • Generate comprehensive test plans and reports based on established industry standards.
  • Operate and automate various EMI, RF, and electronics test equipment using tools like Python or TILE!.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline.
  • At least 1 year of hardware-focused test engineering experience.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.
  • 3+ years of E3 work experience including EMI/EMC and RF requirements, analysis, design, and testing (preferred).
  • Experience with CISPR 25, MIL-STD-461, DO-160G, or other international EMC and radio standards (preferred).
  • Proficiency in Python or equivalent programming and TILE! or similar test automation tools (preferred).
  • Experience with circuit schematics, PCB layouts, engineering drawings, and simulation tools like Spice (preferred).
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and work extended hours or weekends as needed.

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