Senior Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer for its Mission Payloads Division. The Electromagnetic Effects, Test, and Mission Assurance Department supports national space systems and civil customers with expertise in Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), TEMPEST, cable and harness, and mission assurance. The selected candidate will provide E3 technical support to SMC, NRO, and civil and commercial space programs, working with customers across the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and civil agencies. The position is full-time and on-site at a designated facility, with domestic travel of up to 25%. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance and U.S. citizenship to obtain that clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline.
• At least 12 years of relevant technical experience for the Senior Engineering Specialist level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Electromagnetic Theory, Physics, and laboratory component and 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.
• Proven project development and technical leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM-related discipline.
• 12 or more years of experience in Electromagnetic Environmental Effects, TEMPEST, or cable and harness disciplines.
• Current DoD Secret and 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, and civil and commercial space programs.
• Review contractor EMC analytical and test reports.
• Serve as the customer's trusted technical authority throughout the lifecycle, from conceptual design and requirements development through proposal assessment, design validation, launch operations, and anomaly investigation.
• Support root-cause analysis and implementation of 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 assigned duties and responsibilities as needed.

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 contributions 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.

What This Job Offers

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