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

MRI Technologies • Houston, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

MRI Technologies has an exciting opportunity for an EMI/EMC Analysis, Design, and Test Engineer on the JETS II contract at NASA Johnson Space Center. In this role, you will plan, execute, and analyze EMI/EMC tests on spaceflight avionics hardware, ensuring compliance with rigorous NASA and military standards for human-rated deep space exploration systems. You will be embedded with a multidisciplinary team of avionics, power, RF, and mechanical engineers supporting NASA's most ambitious exploration missions. A typical day involves reviewing circuit schematics and PCB layouts for EMI mitigation opportunities, coordinating test setups in the EMI chamber using spectrum analyzers and RF amplifiers, and collaborating with NASA civil servants to refine test plans and procedures. In the morning you may be analyzing radiated emissions data against MIL-STD-461 limits or preparing a test report for a recent hardware evaluation; in the afternoon you could be participating in a design review, working with mechanical teams on shielding and bonding strategies, or presenting compliance findings to the project team. The work is hands-on, technically rigorous, and directly tied to the safety and success of NASA's crewed deep space exploration program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics from an accredited institution, with 5–15 years of related experience
• Coursework in electromagnetic (EM) fields and/or electronic design
• Experience planning, executing, and analyzing EMI/EMC tests on electronic hardware at laboratory and external facilities
• Experience contributing to test plans, procedures, and test reports per customer requirements
• Knowledge of and ability to apply industry and NASA EMI/EMC standards, including MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464
• Ability to support design reviews, risk assessments, and system integration activities across avionics, power, RF, and mechanical disciplines
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science or PhD degree in Engineering or Physics from an accredited institution
• Experience with space, military, or commercial EMI/EMC design, test planning, execution, and mitigation
• Sound knowledge of EMI/EMC compliance design and testing per MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464 for electrical/electronic systems
• Hands-on experience with EMI/EMC laboratory test equipment including spectrum analyzers, RF amplifiers, signal generators, EMI receivers, antennas, directional couplers, and power meters
• Understanding of RF design, circuit theory, and electromagnetic principles including component and cable shielding, filters, magnetics, microwaves, and antennas
• Understanding of key EMC problem areas including radiated emissions, electrostatic discharge (ESD), susceptibility to RF fields, power disturbances, and internal crosstalk
• Experience reviewing schematics, PCB layouts, and mechanical designs for electromagnetic design mitigation
• Experience with Satellite Space Systems or Spacecraft Vehicle design and test
• Experience with filtering, bonding, grounding, and shielding methods for EMI/EMC performance and compliance
• Experience with analysis tools such as SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, Mathcad, LabVIEW, and other EMI/EMC simulation and analysis tools
• Experience 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 charging analysis of corona effects and plasma effects, including lightning protection and bonding and grounding techniques
• Certification as an iNARTE EMC/EMI engineer or similar credential

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company paid life and disability insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k)
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off, when applicable)
• onsite cafeteria
• strong career development opportunities working alongside NASA's human spaceflight teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees