SpaceX The Sr. Electromagnetic Effects Engineer at SpaceX ensures hardware performance against lightning effects on orbital launch vehicles. This role performs analysis, modeling, and testing to verify lightning robustness across subsystems.
Responsibilities
Perform lightning zoning analysis and design SpaceX orbital vehicles to survive lightning direct and indirect effects
Perform computational modeling of lightning stress coupling to electrical interfaces using CST, HFSS, EMA3D or other EM solvers
Perform analysis to characterize lightning effects and mitigations including circuit and power system grounding architectures, structural electrical bonding, circuit isolation, transfer impedance, shielding effectiveness, near field/far field electrodynamics, arc flash, etc.
Inform and review direct and indirect effects testing to verify lightning robustness on subsystems including propulsion systems, recovery systems, autonomous flight safety systems, solar arrays, structures, avionics, ground support equipment, RF and communications systems
Generate control plans, technical memos, test plans and test reports as needed
Qualification
Experience programming in Python5+ years of E3 work experienceMaxwell's equationsADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or other engineering discipline
3+ years of experience in electromagnetic environmental effects or computational physics
Experience programming in Python
Preferred
5+ years of E3 work experience, including EMI/EMC requirements, analysis, design, and testing Previous work experience with SAE ARP lightning specifications, DO160G, MIL-STD-461MIL-STD-464, NFPA - 780 (DO-160 training and/or certification credentials)
Knowledge of lightning electromagnetic effects on commercial aircraft, space vehicles, and launch vehicles including effects of grounding/bonding/shielding, composites, HIRF, electromagnetic field coupling
Maxwell's equations, image charge/current, and lumped element modeling Previous work experience with reading and interpreting circuit schematics, PCB layouts, engineering drawings, BOMs, cable harnesses, wiring schematics, interface diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings and CAD software
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting EMI/EMC events from board to system level
Experience in a fast-paced work environment with production/flight hardware
Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments
Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy Excellent verbal and written communication skills
