SpaceX Electromagnetic Effects Test Engineer at SpaceX responsible for EMC and radio certification efforts for the Starlink system. Focus on designing, testing, and ensuring electronics performance in harsh electromagnetic environments.
Responsibilities
Support pre-compliance testing and 3rd party certification testing while developing the capability to perform in house self-certification for residential consumer, industrial, maritime and aviation electronics applications per IEC/EN/CISPR/FCC standards and DO160G
Ensure that designs meet the EMI/EMC and radio requirements that have been set
Design, build, procure and operate a EMC test facility that includes a 10 meter EMC chamber and conducted EMC assets for performing pre-compliance and certification testing
Obtain and maintain lab accreditation for self-certification purpose (e.g. A2LA or NVLAP)
Develop and maintain calibration of lab equipment supporting compliance testing
Interface with, teach, and set requirements with various design teams all around the company working on a variety of Starlink Product 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
Qualification
3+ years of E3 work experienceEMC lab experienceExperience performing EMC testing
Required
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)
Preferred
3+ years of E3 work experience, including EMI/EMC and RF requirements, analysis, design, and testing
Previous experience with CISPR/FCC Radio and EMC standards and requirements
EMC lab experience, including accreditation, maintenance and calibration
Experience performing EMC testing
TILE! or equivalent EMC test automation proficiency
Experience managing EMC test technicians
Experience with other international EMC and radio requirements for Global Market Access
Knowledge of electrical safety and EMC commercial compliance standards, requirements and test methods for consumer electronics and commercial applications
