EMC/EMI Test Technician

SpaceX

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Bastrop, TX
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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 · EMC/EMI Test Technician

As an EMC/EMI Test Technician on the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects team, you will ensure avionics hardware performance across a fleet of rocket and spacecraft systems. You will perform emission and immunity testing for electrical components, design and fabricate electro-mechanical assemblies, harnesses, and test fixtures from conceptual drawings. Day-to-day tasks include operating spectrum analyzers, VNAs, power meters, high-power amplifiers, and oscilloscopes to conduct antenna and shielding effectiveness measurements. You will troubleshoot complex problems, maintain test equipment, and document results for R&D projects and standardized testing. Required skills include interpreting schematics and free-form drawings, Python scripting for test logging, and CAD systems for drafting fixtures. The role addresses the critical challenge of ensuring hardware reliability within harsh electromagnetic environments to support satellite internet and space exploration missions.

What you'll do

  • Perform EMC/EMI emission and immunity testing on electrical systems and components.
  • Design and fabricate electro-mechanical assemblies, harnesses, and test fixtures from conceptual drawings.
  • Operate specialized equipment including spectrum analyzers, VNAs, power meters, and oscilloscopes.
  • Conduct antenna and shielding effectiveness measurements for spacecraft and ground support hardware.
  • Troubleshoot complex technical problems independently with minimal supervision.
  • Maintain test facilities and oversee the calibration process for all testing equipment.
  • Document verification results clearly and precisely while authoring test procedures and instructions.

What we're looking for

  • Associate's degree in an electronics discipline or 2+ years of direct work experience in electronics.
  • 2+ years of experience performing testing of consumer electronics or electrical hardware.
  • 2+ years of experience fabricating test fixtures, harnesses, or electro-mechanical assemblies.
  • Ability to operate a spectrum analyzer, VNA, power meter, high-power amplifier, and oscilloscope.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics, engineering drawings, circuit layouts, and mechanical assemblies.
  • Familiarity with various industry standards including MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, DO-160G, and FCC regulations.
  • Ability to program simple scripts in Python for test logging and control.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.

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