Principal EMI/EMC Engineer
Core
Own the entire electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) program for a reusable launch vehicle, ensuring electronics performance in harsh electromagnetic environments.
Role type
Principal EMI/EMC Engineer (Aerospace)
Builds
Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle
Domain
Aerospace / Space Transportation / Electromagnetic Compatibility
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
EMI/EMC requirements and specifications, conducted/radiated emissions & susceptibility analysis, bonding/grounding design, lightning effects mitigation, electrostatic discharge (ESD) handling, triboelectric charging mitigation, multipaction and spacecraft charging analysis, EMI/EMC test plan development, root-cause investigation, MIL-STD-461/464/NASA-STD-4003 compliance, RF engineering principles, simulation tools (SPICE, HFSS, CST), material electrical properties knowledge, troubleshooting from system to board level
Preferred skills
None explicitly stated as preferred
Technologies
SPICE, HFSS, CST, spectrum analyzers, EMI receivers, antennas, LISNs, current probes
Responsibilities
Establish comprehensive EMI/EMC requirements, specifications, control plans, and design guidelines for the launch vehicle and all subsystems; Perform analyses for conducted/radiated emissions & susceptibility, bonding/grounding, lightning direct/indirect effects, electrostatic discharge (ESD), triboelectric charging, multipaction, and spacecraft charging; Collaborate closely with avionics, RF, power, propulsion, structures, and software teams to integrate EMI/EMC best practices and mitigations early in the design cycle; Develop and execute EMI/EMC test plans and procedures, including pre-compliance screening, formal qualification, and system-level testing; Lead troubleshooting and root-cause investigations for EMI/EMC problems, implementing corrective actions and verifying effectiveness; Create and maintain all EMI/EMC documentation (requirements, analyses, test reports, verification matrices, and certification packages) to support internal reviews and external approvals; Define, procure, and/or oversee EMI/EMC test facilities and equipment; Ensure full compliance and certification against relevant standards, including MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464D, NASA-STD-4003, and applicable range safety / launch vehicle requirements
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with program ownership
