Senior EMI/EMC Test Engineer

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS•Chandler, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Senior EMI/EMC Test Engineer will collaborate with Hardware Engineering and Program Technical Lead to bring advanced Satellite Communications products and systems to market. This position is responsible for product reliability and certification testing, including but not limited to product regulatory requirements such as EMC, Homologation and Safety. The duties of a successful team member include Proof of Design, Risk Mitigation, Proof of Manufacturing, Qualification and Engineering test on operating and non-operating hardware.

Requirements

Experience with lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, ESD gun, RF Power Amplifiers, Transient and Surge Generators, Signal Generators, Data Loggers, Power Analyzers, Hipot, Ethernet Traffic Generators, and other EMC and Safety test equipment.
Experience with antennas including biconical, log-periodic and horn.
Experience with Environmental test standards for Commercial, Military and Aerospace applications including but not limited to MIL-STD-461G, IEC 60068 and IEC 62368-1
Experience with Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) test standards for Commercial, Military and Aerospace applications including but not limited to DO-160, IEC 55032/24 and FCC Part 15
An understanding of Product Safety Standards such as IEC 60950-1, IEC 62368-1, and MIL-STD-822
Standard PC Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
Detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, planning, and organizing skills, decision-making and time management skills
Ability to perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
Minimum 5+ years of related working experience in a similar Test Engineer position

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience as a test engineer for a NRTL or third-party test organization such as UL or TUV a plus
Hands-on experience troubleshooting radiated and conducted emissions, immunity, mechanical design defect, and component degradation issues

Responsibilities

Self-manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
Interact professionally with intracompany organizations including but not limited Test Engineering, Hardware & Software Engineering, and Mechanical CAD
Work independently or with specific direction, as required
Provide risk assessments based on design concepts or models, and development of design enhancements to address product deficiencies prior to confidence and formal qualification testing
Review drawings, sketches, parts lists, specifications, mock-ups, and products to integrate with a test fixture required
Write test plan procedures, report, and contractual (e.g. Contractual Data Requirement List (CDRL) documents, in Microsoft Word according to project data item descriptions (DIDS) provided by Government organizations or formatting defined by Customer and/or Comtech document guidelines
Report, track and monitor product performance, capabilities, and defects to facilitate product improvements
Maintains records and files of documentation
When necessary, travel to local and out of state Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL) to conduct product compliance and reliability testing, including equipment operation/ debug