Job Description
We are seeking a Senior EMI/EMC Test Engineer to perform hands-on EMC, reliability, qualification, and certification testing for advanced satellite communications products. This engineer will develop test procedures, troubleshoot emissions and immunity failures, operate specialized EMC and RF lab equipment, and work with engineering teams to identify hardware-level solutions. The ideal candidate has strong experience with MIL-STD-461G, DO-160, FCC Part 15, and IEC standards, along with excellent troubleshooting, technical reporting, and independent project management skills.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- responsible for product reliability and certification testing, including but not limited to product regulatory requirements such as EMC, Homologation and Safety
- Interact professionally with intracompany organizations including but not limited Test Engineering, Hardware & Software Engineering, and Mechanical CAD
- 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
- 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
Skills and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of related working experience in a similar Test Engineer position
- Experience with Environmental test standards for Commercial, Military and Aerospace applications
- Experience with Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) test standards
- Working knowledge of Product Safety Standards
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting radiated and conducted emissions, immunity, mechanical design defect, and component degradation issues
- 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.
- 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
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.