CareerPlan

Electromagnetic Effects Test Engineer (Automotive/Satellite EMC)

Hawthorne, CAFull-time2026-08-20 → 2026-11-10
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Ensuring electrical hardware performance on Satellite and Ground System components through exhaustive analysis, design, and test in harsh electromagnetic environments.

Role type

Senior IC electromagnetic effects test engineer (automotive/satellite EMC)

Builds

Satellite and ground system components compliant with EMC standards

Domain

Aerospace + Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Required skills

EMI/EMC and RF requirements analysis, design, and testing; CISPR 25/FCC Part 15/MIL-STD-461/DO-160G standards knowledge; EMC lab maintenance and calibration; EMI troubleshooting from board to system level; Python programming; circuit schematics and PCB layout interpretation; electrical circuit simulation (Spice)

Preferred skills

Phased array antenna operating principles; international EMC and radio requirements knowledge; electrical safety and commercial compliance standards

Technologies

EMC chambers, conducted EMC assets, EMI/RF/electronics test equipment, CAD software, Spice simulation tools

Responsibilities

Support development and formal qualification/certification testing for automotive EMC; Maintain and operate EMC test facilities; Develop and maintain calibration of lab equipment; Interface with design teams to set requirements; Perform electromagnetic compatibility design and analysis; Generate test plans and reports; Troubleshoot EMI issues; Operate and automate test equipment; Independently perform verifications and document results

Seniority

Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC