Electromagnetic Effects Engineer (Starlink Aviation)
Core
Ensuring hardware performance of Starlink equipment on aircraft and mobile systems by solving aviation-specific EMI compatibility issues and steering next-generation wireless systems.
Role type
Senior IC electromagnetic effects engineer (EMI/EMC)
Builds
In-flight connectivity solutions for aircraft connecting to the Starlink constellation
Domain
Aerospace + Electromagnetics/RF
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
electromagnetic environmental effects analysis, EMI/EMC requirements definition, circuit and power system grounding, structural electrical bonding, transfer impedance analysis, shielding effectiveness, radiated/conducted emissions and susceptibility, near-field/far-field electrodynamics, computational electromagnetics, radio test equipment operation, Python/C#/C++/MATLAB programming
Preferred skills
MIL-STD-461/464, FAA DO-160, FCC Radio and EMC standards, PCB layout interpretation, CAD software, RF engineering, electrical circuit analysis, troubleshooting EMI/EMC events from board to system level
Technologies
spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generators, network analyzers, CAD software
Responsibilities
Perform analysis and design relating to lightning effects, grounding architectures, and shielding; characterize and solve EMI/RF problems from board to system level; support certification efforts by performing EMI/EMC testing; operate EMI, RF, and electronics test equipment independently
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
