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Staff Engineer Electronics - RF Antenna Cosite (Melbourne FL)
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne, FL
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Engineer Electronics - RF Antenna Cosite to join the team of qualified individuals in our Avionics and Subsystems…
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Sr. Principal Embedded Payload Electronics Engineer
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, CA · Palmdale, CA
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Sr. Principal Embedded Payload Electronics Engineer to join our team in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA or Palmdale, CA . This…
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Systems Engineer, Software (Systems Engineer, Staff)
Redwire Space, Inc.
Littleton, CO
- $120,000 to $165,000 USD / year
Redwire Space Missions LLC is seeking a Systems Engineer, Software to join our team in Littleton, CO. This role is critical to the success of our spacecraft programs and is ideal for an…
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Systems Engineer - E2
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, CO · Littleton
The Systems Integration/Test Engineer Sr focuses on the end‑to‑end integration and verification of telemetry avionics subsystems (e.g., RF transmitters, data‑handling units, antenna…
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Sr. Photonics Engineer
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Reston, VA · Denver, CO
This is a hands-on role for an engineer who has designed and shipped complex Optical products in fast-moving environments and wants to apply that experience to hardware operating at orbital…
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Radar System Modes & Algorithms Lead
Aerospace
Torrance, CA · Phoenix, AZ · Redmond, WA
Experience as a Systems Engineer including two or more of the following: requirements, design; specification development, modeling, simulation, or performance analysis; HW/ SW integration…
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Anduril Industries
Waltham, MA · Hudson, NH
The Space Imaging team is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the team. The Space Imaging team is responsible for all aspects of spaceborne EO/IR system development, from the ideation…
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Anduril Industries
Goleta, CA · Hudson, NH
The Space Imaging team is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the team. The Space Imaging team is responsible for all aspects of spaceborne EO/IR system development, from the ideation…
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Principal/Senior Principal Engineer Electronics - Avionics Radar (Melbourne FL)
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne, FL
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Principal/Senior Principal Engineer Electronics - Avionics Radar to join the team of qualified individuals in our Avionics…
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Associate, Integration & Test Engineering
L3Harris Technologies
Wilmington, MA
…services, air traffic management, environmental solutions, avionics and electronic warfare, and space and intelligence. From ocean to orbit and everywhere in between, we provide…
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Satellite Test Engineer, Amazon Leo Integrated Vehicle Testing
Amazon
Redmond, WA
Work with avionics, payload and software teams to gather requirements, design test plans, determine applicable test cases, and prepare for test execution.
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Lead, Mechanical Engineer (Thermal) - Space Optics
L3Harris
Palm Bay, FL
L3Harris is seeking an experienced and highly accomplished Lead Thermal Engineer to lead spacecraft‑level thermal design, modeling, and analysis activities for advanced space based…
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Engineer Senior – Test and Electrical
BAE Systems
Westminster, CO
…team is seeking a collaborative, action-oriented Senior Test Engineer to be a contributor and leader within a group of motivated problem solvers. This position has responsibility for…
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Sr. Test Engineer
Viavi Solutions, LLC
Lenexa, KS
The Senior Test Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and execution of Design Verification Tests (DVT) for RF test equipment used to test avionics systems. This position…
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Radiation Effects Engineer
Impulse Space
Redondo Beach, CA
- $120,000 to $150,000 USD / year
As a Radiation Effects Engineer, your core responsibility will be to contribute to the component selection, design, testing, and delivery of flight hardware systems for space missions from…
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RF Test Engineer II
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
United States
Support Design and Systems Engineers in avionics hardware design and verification plan development
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Avionics Systems Engineer
Sapsol Technologies Inc
Melbourne
As an Avionics Systems Engineer, you will play a central role in shaping navigation capabilities for airborne platforms, helping translate demanding technical and regulatory expectations…
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Electrical Design Engineer or Avionics Electrical Design Engineer
Sapsol Technologies Inc
Melbourne
We are seeking an Avionics Electrical Design Engineer specializing in schematic design and PCB/board layout for airborne electronics. The engineer will be responsible for electrical design,…
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Avionics Systems Engineer
Sapsol Technologies Inc
Melbourne
As an Avionics Systems Engineer, you will play a central role in shaping navigation capabilities for airborne platforms, helping translate demanding technical and regulatory expectations…
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Hardware Design Engineer or Avionics Hardware Design Engineer
Sapsol Technologies Inc
Burnsville
As an Avionics Hardware Design Engineer, you will contribute to the design, verification, and improvement of hardware used in avionics applications. The role offers the chance to work…
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Hardware Design Engineer or Avionics Hardware Design Engineer
Sapsol Technologies Inc
Cedar Rapids
As an Avionics Hardware Design Engineer, you will contribute to the design, verification, and improvement of hardware used in avionics applications. The role offers the chance to work…
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Avionics Hardware Design Engineer or RF Hardware Design Engineer
Sapsol Technologies Inc
Melbourne
Confidential Aviation Client is seeking an Avionics Hardware Design Engineer to support the design, development, and validation of advanced hardware systems in a highly regulated…
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FPGA Engineer
Legion Technical Solutions LLC
Tucson, AZ
- $120,000 to $135,000 USD / year
The FPGA Engineer will contribute across the full engineering lifecycle - from requirements and architecture through VHDL development, verification, implementation, hardware integration,…
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Sr. Electromagnetic Effects Engineer (Lightning Effects)
SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
As a member of our fast-paced electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) team, you will be responsible for ensuring hardware performance through some of the harshest and varied…
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Lead, Mechanical Engineer (Thermal) - Space Vehicle and Payloads
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Fort Wayne, IN · Palm Bay, FL
L3Harris is seeking an experienced and highly accomplished Lead Thermal Engineer to lead spacecraft‑level thermal design, modeling, and analysis activities for advanced space based…

SpaceX

Sr. Electromagnetic Effects Engineer (Lightning Effects)

Hawthorne, CA, United States

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Experience: 3+ years of experience in electromagnetic environmental effects or computational physics
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 28, 2026

Original job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. ELECTROMAGNETIC EFFECTS ENGINEER (LIGHTNING EFFECTS)

As a member of our fast-paced electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) team, you will be responsible for ensuring hardware performance through some of the harshest and varied electromagnetic environments imaginable. Your explicit goal will be ensuring that our orbital class reusable launch vehicles are designed to handle direct and indirect effects of lightning phenomena. The E3 team at SpaceX performs exhaustive analysis, design, and test at the board, unit, subsystem, and system levels with extensive opportunity to interact with a vast array of rocket, spacecraft, and ground support equipment hardware and electronics. As one of the few teams required to interface with the design, manufacturing, integration, and mission operations teams, they play a critical role in the development of SpaceX systems as we advance our efforts towards broadband satellite internet and safe, reliable, inexpensive, and innovative access to space with the fundamental goal of expanding human space exploration capabilities.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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 SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 3: $140,000.00 - $230,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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