EMI/EMC - SPace Avionics

EMI/EMC Engineer – Space Avionics

Support Spacecraft program in EMI/EMC analysis, design, and testing for spaceflight avionics. Work within the Electronics and Electrical Engineering Section and contribute to test execution, design reviews, and compliance activities for mission-critical spacecraft hardware.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and analyze EMI/EMC tests at NASA JSC and external facilities.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, and system integration across avionics, RF, power, and mechanical teams.
• Apply MIL-STD-461 and other NASA/industry standards.
• Gain hands-on experience with EMI/EMC test equipment and circuit design reviews.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics; typically 5–15 years of related experience.
• Coursework or experience in EM fields or electronic design.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and professional.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD in a related field.
• Experience with EMI/EMC design, testing, and mitigation for space, military, or commercial systems.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-461/464 and EMI/EMC compliance methods.
• Hands-on experience with EMI/EMC lab equipment and electronic test hardware.
• Understanding of RF design, shielding, filtering, grounding, and EMC phenomena.
• Experience reviewing schematics, PCB layouts, and mechanical designs.
• Background in spacecraft or satellite systems.
• Ability to write EMI/EMC test plans and reports.
• iNARTE certification preferred.
• Familiarity with SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, Mathcad, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
• Experience with EMI/EMC Control Plans, verification, and MIL-STD test result analysis.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.