CareerPlan

Senior Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer

El Segundo, CA, USFull-time$129k–$250k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Provide Electromagnetic Environmental Effects technical support, review EMC analytical and test reports, and act as a trusted technical authority for DoD, intelligence, and civil space programs across the lifecycle from design to launch operations.

Role type

Senior IC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer

Builds

Satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial customers

Domain

Aerospace / Defense / Electromagnetic Environmental Effects

Required skills

Electromagnetic Theory, Physics, lab component/circuit characterization, EMC design, ESD, TEMPEST design, root-cause analysis, project leadership

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in EE/Physics, 12+ years experience, DoD Secret/SCI clearance, Certified TEMPEST Profession (CTP) Level 1, mentoring experience

Technologies

EMC, ESD, TEMPEST, electrical and electronic system design

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to SMC, NRO, Civil and Commercial Space programs; Review contractor EMC analytical and test reports; Evaluate spacecraft and launch vehicle electrical and electronic system designs for emissions and susceptibility; Mentor junior team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership