EMC/EMI Test Specialist (Starlink Aviation)

SpaceX•Woodinville, WA

14d

About The Position

Starlink is SpaceX’s ambitious program to bring high-quality internet to the globe by building a constellation of thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO), which we have launched on our Falcon 9 reusable rockets over the past years. The Starlink Aviation team is developing mobility solutions for aircraft that will connect to the Starlink constellation and provide an amazing customer experience in-flight. As an EMI/EMC test specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring hardware performance of the Starlink equipment on board a variety of aircraft and mobile systems. You will perform exhaustive testing at the unit, subsystem, and system levels, with extensive opportunity to interact with a vast array of aircraft systems, avionics equipment, and ground support electronics. You will help solve aviation-specific EMI compatibility issues, running root cause investigations and collaborating with electrical, silicon, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to guarantee and improve the EMI performance of the product.

Requirements

Associate's degree in an electronics discipline or 2+ years of direct work experience in electronics
1+ years of experience performing testing of electronics or electrical hardware
1+ years of experience working with test fixtures, harnesses and/or electro-mechanical assemblies

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with FCC Part 15, Part 25, EN55032, EN 55024/35, EN 61000, MIL-STD-1541, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, DO-160G specifications
Experience in a fast-paced test environment with flight hardware
Able to support R&D efforts in addition to standardized testing
Familiarity with semi-anechoic chamber specifications, design and maintenance
Experience with lab accreditation for self-certification purposes (i.e. ISO/IEC 17025, A2LA, or NVLAP)
Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast-paced work environment
Able to program simple scripts in python for test logging and control
Able to efficiently draft fixtures, tools, structures, and electrical schematics using a CAD system
Able to troubleshoot unit and test rack issues with little to no supervision
Able to author and redline clear and concise test procedures, build procedures, and process instructions
Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
Ability to read and interpret schematics (engineering drawings, circuit layouts, and parts lists), cable harnesses (wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and parts lists), and mechanical assemblies (mechanical drawings and parts lists)

Responsibilities

Perform EMC/EMI emissions and immunity testing of electrical systems and components for consumer and commercial applications
Read, interpret, and work from free-form drawings as well as from controlled documentation and processes
Design and fabricate electro-mechanical assemblies, harnesses and test fixtures from conceptual drawings
Operate a spectrum analyzer, VNA, power meter, high-power amplifier, and oscilloscope
Perform antenna and shielding effectiveness measurements
Independently perform verifications and document results in a clear, precise and complete manner
Troubleshoot complex problems independently with minimal direction
Support engineers and test management with standardized testing and R&D projects
Maintain test equipment and test facilities and oversee the equipment calibration process

Benefits

long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
potential discretionary bonuses
ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
access to a 401(k) retirement plan
short & long-term disability insurance
life insurance
paid parental leave
various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year