EMC/EMI Test Technician

SpaceX

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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

Join the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) team at SpaceX as an EMC/EMI Test Technician, where you will ensure avionics hardware performance across various spacecraft and vehicles. Your daily tasks include performing emission and immunity testing, designing test fixtures, operating complex equipment like spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes, and documenting results meticulously. You’ll work with FCC Part 15, EN standards, and MIL-STD specifications while adapting to a fast-paced environment involving flight hardware. Required skills encompass electronics experience, familiarity with lab accreditation processes, and proficiency in CAD systems for drafting fixtures and schematics. This role demands strong troubleshooting abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to support R&D projects alongside standardized testing.

What you'll do

  • Perform EMC/EMI emission and immunity testing of electrical systems.
  • Design and fabricate electro-mechanical assemblies and test fixtures from drawings.
  • Operate spectrum analyzers, VNAs, power meters, high-power amplifiers, and oscilloscopes.
  • Troubleshoot complex problems independently with minimal supervision.
  • Maintain test equipment and oversee calibration processes.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of experience in EMC/EMI testing and consumer electronics hardware testing
  • Familiarity with FCC, EN, MIL-STD, and DO-160G specifications for electromagnetic compatibility
  • Ability to design and fabricate test fixtures, harnesses, and electro-mechanical assemblies from conceptual drawings
  • Experience operating spectrum analyzers, VNAs, power meters, high-power amplifiers, and oscilloscopes
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently on complex issues

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