2026 Electromagnetics Effects Engineer
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is hiring an Electromagnetics Effects Engineer for its Mission Payloads Division (MPD). The role supports the Electromagnetic Interference Test Section (EMITS), which provides test-based solutions to challenges involving electromagnetic and radiofrequency protection for launch vehicles and spacecraft. The position provides scientific and engineering support in electromagnetic environmental effects, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for U.S. Space Force, National Reconnaissance Office, and civil space programs. The engineer will help design, build, and conduct laboratory and field experiments; perform electromagnetic and radiofrequency testing; develop test methods and analyze results; and support evaluation and improvement of electromagnetic design and performance. The role also contributes to conceptual design, requirements development, proposal and design evaluation and verification, launch operations, and anomaly root-cause analysis and corrective action. Occasional travel to launch ranges, factories, and other sites is required for testing, troubleshooting, and mission assurance. The position is full-time and 100% onsite in El Segundo, California. Duties and responsibilities may change or be supplemented as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM program from an accredited university, either pursuing the degree or having conferred it within 12 months.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- 0–1 year of industry work experience.
- Knowledge of applied electromagnetics, microwave engineering, radiofrequency engineering, antenna theory, and/or calculus-based electromagnetism.
- Project or academic experience with programming, data analysis, or computer control of test equipment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
- Transcripts are required.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree.
- Leadership ability.
- Programming experience using MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, TILE!, or EMC32.
- Academic research relevant to applied electromagnetics, microwave engineering, or radiofrequency engineering.
- Working knowledge of creating test procedures, test plans, and test reports.
- Working knowledge of measurements related to electronic warfare (EW), directed energy (DE), radiofrequency interference (RFI), signals intelligence (SIGINT), radar cross section (RCS), or radio astronomy.
- Working knowledge of EMI/EMC testing according to commercial or military standards.
Responsibilities
- Provide scientific and engineering support in electromagnetic environmental effects, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) to U.S. Space Force, National Reconnaissance Office, and civil space programs.
- Assist with designing, building, and performing laboratory and field experiments to protect spacecraft and launch vehicles from harmful electromagnetic environments.
- Perform electromagnetic and radiofrequency testing using signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and antennas.
- Develop test methods and analyze test results.
- Occasionally travel to launch ranges, launch vehicle and satellite factories, and other sites for testing, troubleshooting, and mission assurance activities.
- Support evaluation and improvement of spacecraft, launch vehicle, and infrastructure electromagnetic design and performance.
- Participate in conceptual designs, requirements development, proposal evaluation, design evaluation and verification, launch operations, and anomaly root-cause and corrective action.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid contributions based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional growth and development programs.
- Education assistance programs.
- Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
