EMI Engineer – Environmental Testing Support
About The Position
The successful candidate will help make sure spacecraft and flight experiments can survive launch and work correctly in space. Responsibilities include supporting technology and flight missions by upgrading facilities, hardware fabrication, cleanroom operations, providing technical expertise, metrology, and building specialized components. The program also improves space flight systems by updating and managing one of the most advanced environmental test and integration centers in the U.S. Government. The EMI Engineer will support EMI Military Standard testing, participate in On Job Training (OJT), and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain high standards in electromagnetic interference testing and analysis. Additional responsibilities include working in cleanroom environments, performing electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, and maintaining ESD operator certification. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to quality and safety in all testing and operational procedures. These positions are responsible for conducting electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions and susceptibility testing using various GSFC facilities and equipment. Additionally, the contractor will provide services related to magnetic properties and field simulation testing, including magnetic characterization, sensor calibration, and de-Gaussing of spacecraft or scientific instruments at GSFC’s Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility.
Requirements
- EMI personnel will receive On Job Training (OJT).
- Due to changing EMI requirements driven by technological advancements, candidates are strongly encouraged to obtain and maintain iNARTE certification in EMI Military Standard testing.
- Senior-level engineers and technicians must hold this certification, which requires a minimum of nine years of working or educational experience.
- Ability to travel as needed for project requirements.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime (OT) to meet project deadlines.
- ESD operator certification, with demonstrated experience in electrical safety protocols.
- Experience working in cleanroom environments, adhering to strict contamination control procedures.
- All applicants must be eligible for work in the United States and able to support NASA GSFC operations in Greenbelt, MD.
Responsibilities
- supporting technology and flight missions by upgrading facilities
- hardware fabrication
- cleanroom operations
- providing technical expertise
- metrology
- building specialized components
- support EMI Military Standard testing
- participate in On Job Training (OJT)
- collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain high standards in electromagnetic interference testing and analysis
- working in cleanroom environments
- performing electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
- maintaining ESD operator certification
- conducting electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions and susceptibility testing using various GSFC facilities and equipment
- provide services related to magnetic properties and field simulation testing, including magnetic characterization, sensor calibration, and de-Gaussing of spacecraft or scientific instruments at GSFC’s Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility
Benefits
- KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
- We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
