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Electromagnetic Effects Test Engineer (Automotive/Satellite EMC)

SpaceX· Radiation and Electromagnetic Effects
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Hawthorne, CA$105k - $170kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

SpaceX is seeking an Electromagnetic Effects Test Engineer to ensure electrical hardware performance for Satellite and Ground System components across harsh electromagnetic environments. The role involves testing, analysis, design, and interaction with design, manufacturing, integration, and operations teams to support space and broadband satellite initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Support development and formal qualification/certification testing for automotive EMC in accordance with CISPR 25, ISO 11452 and related specifications
  • Ensure that designs meet the EMI/EMC and radio requirements that have been set
  • Maintain and operate a EMC test facilities that includes EMC chambers and conducted EMC assets for performing pre-compliance and certification testing
  • Develop and maintain calibration of lab equipment supporting testing
  • Interface with, teach, and set requirements with various design teams all around the company working on a variety applications
  • Perform and teach electromagnetic compatibility design and analysis
  • Perform analysis and design relating to effects of circuit and power system grounding architectures, structural electrical bonding, circuit isolation, shielding effectiveness, radiated/conducted emissions and susceptibility, near field/far field electrodynamics, shielding effectiveness, etc.
  • Generate test plans and test reports against the aforementioned standards
  • Troubleshoot EMI issues from board to system level
  • Operate and automate a variety of EMI, RF, and electronics test equipment
  • Independently perform verifications and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner
  • Support engineering effectively and confidently with creative thinking and rigor – question the status quo while adhering to documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or other engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of hardware-focused test engineering experience (internships and project experience are applicable)

Skills

Required:EMI/EMC testing and analysisCommunication and collaboration
Nice to have:CISPR 25 / FCC Part 15 / MIL-STD-461/DO-160GEMC lab maintenance and calibrationProgramming in Python or equivalentEMC test automation (TILE! or equivalent)Circuit analysis and schematic interpretationSpice or circuit simulationAerospace/flight hardware exposure

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • paid sick leave per company policy
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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