Senior Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a team player with expertise in Electromagnetic Environmental Effects, TEMPEST, Cable and Harness, or Mission Assurance to support customers across the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and civil agencies. The role is part of the Electromagnetic Effects, Test, and Mission Assurance Department within the Mission Payloads Division, which supports national space systems and civil customers through technical expertise, laboratories, prototyping, modeling, and simulation. The selected candidate will provide technical support to space programs throughout their lifecycle, from conceptual design and requirement development through proposal assessment, design validation, launch operations, and anomaly investigation. The position is full time and on-site at a designated facility, with domestic travel of up to 25%. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline.
- At least 8 years of relevant technical experience for the Engineering Specialist level; the Senior Engineering Specialist requirements specify at least 12 years.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Electromagnetic Theory, Physics, and laboratory component/circuit characterization techniques.
- Fundamental knowledge of EMC, ESD, and TEMPEST design techniques.
- Willingness to travel domestically up to 25%.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
- For the Senior Engineering Specialist level: proven project development and technical leadership experience.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline.
- 12 or more years of experience in Electromagnetic Environmental Effects, TEMPEST, or Cable and Harness.
- Current DoD Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.
- Track record of mentoring junior team members.
- Expert knowledge of EMC, ESD, and TEMPEST design techniques.
- Certified TEMPEST Professional (CTP) Level 1 certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide Electromagnetic Environmental Effects technical support to SMC, NRO, Civil, and Commercial Space programs.
- Review contractor EMC analytical and test reports.
- Serve as a trusted technical authority for customers across the lifecycle of programs, including conceptual design, requirement development, proposal assessment, design validation, launch operations, and anomaly investigation.
- Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions in Electromagnetic Environmental Effects, TEMPEST, or Cable and Harness development and verification.
- Evaluate contractor spacecraft and launch vehicle electrical and electronic system and equipment designs, including intentional and unintentional electromagnetic radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility to internally and externally generated electromagnetic environments.
- Mentor junior team members in areas of expertise.
- Perform other duties and activities as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid benefits based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional growth and development programs.
- Education assistance programs.
- Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
