Electromagnetic Effects Engineer

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. ELECTROMAGNETIC EFFECTS ENGINEER  As a member of our fast-paced electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) team, you will be responsible for ensuring electronics performance through some of the harshest and varied electromagnetic environments imaginable. Your primary focus will be on EMC and radio certification efforts surrounding the Starlink system, including the phased array dish used to communicate with the Starlink satellite internet constellation as well as support hardware (GPS, WLAN, ground stations). 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, the E3 team plays 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:    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  Operate and automate a variety of EMI, RF, and electronics test equipment including EMC chambers and conducted EMC assets  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  Support engineering effectively and confidently with creative thinking and rigor – question the status quo while adhering to documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards  BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or other engineering discipline  1+ years of hardware-focused electrical engineering or EMC engineering experience (internships and project experience are applicable)  PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:  3+ years of E3 work experience, including EMI/EMC and RF requirements, analysis, design, and testing  Experience using electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, CST, or similar)  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 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  Demonstrated experience troubleshooting EMI/EMC events from board to system level  Previous work experience with reading, interpreting and following circuit schematics, PCB layouts, engineering drawings, BOMs, cable harnesses, wiring schematics, interface diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, and CAD software  Experience with electrical circuit analysis using simulation tools such as Spice or equivalent  Experience in a fast-paced work environment with production/flight hardware  Familiarity with phased array antenna operating principles and fundamentals  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:  Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted  Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones  Able to travel for short trips as needed  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/int