Sr. Electromagnetic Effects Engineer (Lightning Effects)
Core
Ensuring orbital class reusable launch vehicles are designed to handle direct and indirect effects of lightning phenomena through analysis, modeling, and testing.
Role type
Senior IC electromagnetic environmental effects engineer (lightning)
Builds
Orbital class reusable launch vehicles and spacecraft systems
Domain
Aerospace / Electromagnetic compatibility
Required skills
Lightning zoning analysis, computational EM modeling (CST, HFSS, EMA3D), circuit and power system grounding, structural electrical bonding, transfer impedance analysis, shielding effectiveness, near/far field electrodynamics, arc flash analysis, Python programming, EMI/EMC troubleshooting
Preferred skills
SAE ARP lightning specifications, DO-160G, MIL-STD-461/464, NFPA 780, HIRF effects, Maxwell's equations, image charge/current modeling, PCB layout interpretation, CAD software proficiency
Technologies
CST, HFSS, EMA3D, Python
Responsibilities
Perform lightning zoning analysis and design vehicles to survive lightning effects; Perform computational modeling of lightning stress coupling; Inform and review direct and indirect effects testing; Generate control plans, technical memos, test plans and test reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC