Electrical Engineer (Staff or Principal), EMI/EMC
Core
Technical authority for electromagnetic compatibility (EMI/EMC) across autonomous spacecraft, defining grounding, bonding, shielding, and filtering architectures to ensure hardware survives electromagnetic environments.
Role type
Staff/Principal Electrical Engineer (EMI/EMC)
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors
Domain
Aerospace/Defense, Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
EMI/EMC qualification (MIL-STD-461, GSFC-7000), grounding/bonding/shielding/filtering design, pre-compliance analysis, root cause analysis of EMI/EMC issues, test lab instrumentation (spectrum analyzers, LISNs, antennas), technical direction and standards setting, mentorship
Preferred skills
EM modeling and simulation (CST, HFSS, FEKO), spacecraft/harsh environment experience, DO-160/MIL-STD-464/CISPR/FCC standards, PCB/box-level layout techniques, government/defense program design reviews
Technologies
CST, HFSS, FEKO, MIL-STD-461, GSFC-7000, CE/CS/RE/RS test methods
Responsibilities
Define grounding, bonding, isolation, shielding, and filtering architecture at box and vehicle levels; Lead EMI/EMC qualification and verification campaigns; Perform pre-compliance analysis and design reviews; Diagnose and resolve complex EMI/EMC issues during bring-up and integration; Build and mature EMI/EMC test capability; Establish and document EMI/EMC standards and best practices; Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure EMC is designed in; Support hardware through production, integration, and launch
Seniority
Staff/Principal, hands-on IC with strategic direction and mentorship
