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Based on 240 similar postings.
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About SpaceX
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.
SpaceX currently has
654 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 468 roles with salary data.
As an Electromagnetic Effects Test Engineer on the electromagnetic environmental effects team, you will ensure electronics performance across harsh environments for the Starlink system, including phased array dishes and support hardware like GPS and WLAN. You will perform analysis, design, and testing at board, unit, subsystem, and system levels while managing EMC test facilities and maintaining lab accreditations. Your daily work involves troubleshooting EMI issues, developing test plans, and ensuring designs meet IEC/EN/CISPR/FCC standards and DO160G requirements. You will utilize tools such as TILE! for automation and Spice for circuit analysis while interpreting schematics, PCB layouts, and CAD drawings. The role addresses the technical challenge of achieving radio certification and electromagnetic compatibility for satellite internet hardware, ensuring reliable communication through complex electronic environments involving radiated and conducted emissions, shielding effectiveness, and various grounding architectures.