EMI/EMC Engineer

Viasat, Inc. • Tempe, AZ

70d • $105,500 - $167,000

About The Position

In this role you will support mitigation analysis, prototype testing and qualification of Viasat’s VGOV products, predominately used in the government market. Qualifications will typically be completed per DO-160, MIL-STD-810/461, and aircraft line fit requirements. You will ensure successful product qualification through detailed test planning, sound Qualification Test Procedure (QTP) authoring, effective hands-on test engineering support at both internal and external test laboratories and completion of thorough Qualification Test Reports (QTR).

Requirements

• 5+ years' commercial or military aviation electrical LRU product experience
• 5+ years' proven MIL-STD-810/461 (or equivalent) qualification testing experience
• Validated experience with EMC/EMI and ENV testing, troubleshooting, test set-ups and completing root cause analysis for erroneous/unexpected test results
• Solid communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven ability to work with a geographically diverse team
• Verified ability to detail and report on technical solutions/findings
• Consistent track record of working with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and troubleshoot production related issues
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Engineering Physics, Physics or equivalent relevant industry experience
• US Government position; US citizenship required
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible
• Ability to travel up to 40%

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated familiarity with production related processes and common failure modes
• 5+ years' proven DO-160 qualification testing experience
• Experience with LRU EMC/EMI root cause investigation to drive design updates

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and development engineers to develop products with low risk for qualification
• Recommend pre-qualification tests early on in product development to reduce down-stream qualification risks
• Perform and guide analysis and mitigation efforts of new product design and development
• Develop and review Qualification Plans (QP), Qualification Test Procedures (QTP) and Qualification Test Reports (QTR)
• Support all significant tests performed on-site at external or internal test facilities
• Collaborate with Certification Authorities (FAA DER or equivalent) on all LRU qualification test items

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, financial, and/or other benefits
• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees