EMC Test Engineer, Air Dominance and Strike
Anduril· Air Dominance & Strike : Air Dominance & Strike Hardware : EMC Engineering
Costa Mesa, CA$129k - $171kFull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Experienced EMI/EMC Test Engineer responsible for designing, testing, and validating electromagnetic compatibility and interference solutions for defense electronic products, ensuring compliance with military/aerospace standards and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute EMI/EMC testing and comprehensive analysis on complex electronic systems and components, ensuring operational integrity.
- Drive product maturity with aggressive timelines through rapid prototyping, meticulous design verification, and rigorous qualification activities tailored for defense applications.
- Innovate and implement advanced design strategies to proactively mitigate and resolve EMI/EMC issues at their root.
- Author and maintain comprehensive test plans, detailed reports, and essential documentation for critical compliance verification.
- Partner seamlessly with product design teams from inception to ensure all EMC requirements are integrated during the design phase.
- Proactively identify program-specific EMI/EMC risks and strategically define robust approaches for reducing those risks through modeling, simulation, or experimental activities.
- Maintain mastery over MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464D, RTCA DO-160, SAE and all pertinent standards.
- Conduct critical field tests and comprehensive assessments to evaluate product performance in real-world operational environments.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects and customer demands with demanding military and avionics schedules.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of hands-on EMI/EMC design and testing experience in military, aerospace, or avionics sectors.
- Extensive familiarity with critical EMC/EMI standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464D, RTCA DO-160, SAE).
- Expertise in E3 design principles, advanced analysis, testing, and mitigation strategies; HERO, HEMP, Lightning Protection, ESD, RF exposure limits, and operational EMC knowledge.
- Proficiency with EMI/EMC testing equipment (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, antennas, LISN, anechoic chambers).
- Experience with simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, CST Microwave Studio) for EMI analysis and predictive modeling.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for rapid EMI/EMC issue resolution.
- Excellent verbal and written communication for reporting findings and cross-team collaboration.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet aggressive deadlines in dynamic environments.
- Applied understanding of PCB layout for defense systems and ability to read complex schematics.
- Familiarity with interfaces such as CAN, ETH, MIPI, DP, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
Skills
Required:EMI/EMC testingMIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464D, RTCA DO-160, SAEE3 design principlesEMI/EMC testing equipment
Benefits
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and other coverage)
- Equity grants included with most full-time offers
- Salary range: $129,000—$171,000 USD (base salary; equity included in total compensation)
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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