EMI/EMC Analysis, Design, and Test Engineer - Space Exploration Avionics Systems

Mclaurin Aerospace • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an EMI/EMC Analysis, Design, and Test Engineer focused on Space Exploration Avionics Systems. The role involves supporting spaceflight avionics systems by assisting in the planning, execution, and analysis of EMI/EMC tests. The engineer will contribute to test plans, procedures, and reports, and support design reviews, risk assessments, and system integration across various engineering teams. The position offers hands-on experience with test equipment, circuit design reviews, and EMI/EMC compliance methods, including learning and applying industry and NASA standards like MIL-STD-461.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics from an accredited institution.
• 5-15 years of related experience.
• Coursework in electromagnetic (EM) fields and/or electronic design.
• Passionate, self-motivated, and kind individual who works well with others.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment within multiple disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science or PhD degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience with space, military or commercial EMI/EMC design, test planning, execution and mitigation.
• Sound knowledge of and experience in EMI/EMC compliance design and testing per MIL STD-461 and MIL-STD-464 standards for electrical/electronic systems.
• General knowledge of and basic hands-on experience with all associated EMI/EMC laboratory test equipment including: Spectrum Analyzers, Radiofrequency (RF) Amplifiers, Signal Generators, EMI Receivers, Antennas, Directional Couplers, and Power Meters.
• Understanding of and ability to specify electronic system test hardware such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, power analyzers, network components etc.
• Basic understanding of RF design, circuit theory, and electromagnetic principles including: component and cable shielding, filters, magnetics, microwaves and antennas.
• Understanding of key areas which comprise of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) problems including: radiated emissions, electrostatic discharge (ESD), susceptibility to RF fields, power disturbances and internal crosstalk.
• Experience reviewing schematics, PCB layouts, and mechanical designs for applying electromagnetic design mitigation.
• Experience with Satellite Space Systems or Spacecraft Vehicle design and test.
• Ability to create test plans and write test reports per customer requirements.
• Certification in iNARTE EMC/EMI engineer or similar.
• Experience with filtering, bonding, grounding, and shielding methods for EMI/EMC performance and compliance.
• Experience with analysis tools such as SPICE, Matlab and Simulink, Mathcad, LabVIEW, and other EMI/EMC simulation and analysis tools.
• Experience with generating EMI/EMC Control and Verification Plans.
• Previous experience with NASA spaceflight project development.
• Experience in MIL-STD analysis of EMI testing results of Radiated and Conducted emissions and susceptibility.
• Experience in EMI test setups including required support equipment with the knowledge of chamber test Antennas, test electronic equipment and bonding/grounding setups.
• Experience in charging analysis of corona effects, and plasma effects; including, lightning protection, and bonding and grounding techniques.
• Proficient in MS Office programs, particularly MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support spaceflight avionics systems.
• Assist in planning, executing, and analyzing EMI/EMC tests on electronic hardware.
• Contribute to test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, and system integration across avionics, power, RF, and mechanical teams.
• Gain hands-on experience with test equipment, circuit design reviews, and EMI/EMC compliance methods.
• Learn and apply industry and NASA standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461) to real-world projects.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level