Electrical Engineer EMI/EMC

Back Electrical Engineer EMI/EMC Engineering Boulder , Colorado Direct Hire Apr 23, 2026 Electrical Engineer

• EMI/EMC Mid
• Sr Level | Boulder, CO (Onsite) | $100,000
• $140,000 | Active Top Secret Clearance Required Design the electrical systems of the future—leading EMI/EMC engineering efforts that ensure next-generation space, air, and ground electronics perform reliably in the most demanding environments. A Day in the Life
• What you'll do
• Define EMI/EMC compliance architecture for spacecraft subsystems and assembly-level hardware
• Perform requirements flow-down, analysis, and allocation from instrument and spacecraft-level systems to electronic subsystems
• Conduct trade studies and support conceptual development of electrical subsystems for advanced mission applications
• Support hardware development efforts and provide system test support during environmental EMC testing
• Collaborate on remote sensing instruments and spacecraft bus programs with focus on EMI/EMC design, requirements, and validation
• Document test results, analyze exceedances, and develop detailed post-test compliance reports
• Participate in all phases of the engineering lifecycle—from concept development through system delivery
• Maintain strong cross-functional collaboration across engineering teams and business units
• Support additional engineering and program activities as required Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field (accredited institution required)
• 5+ years of related engineering experience (advanced degrees may substitute for experience)
• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required by program
• Strong foundational knowledge of electrical engineering principles
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative, cross-functional environments
• Strong communication and organizational skills Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC principles and electromagnetic interactions at the physical layer
• Experience with requirements definition, decomposition, and system-level flow-down
• Familiarity with circuit design, interface control, and hardware specifications
• Understanding of space environmental factors (e.g., radiation, Total Ionizing Dose) and their impact on EMI/EMC
• Experience with reliability analysis methods such as FMECA, WCA, and risk mitigation strategies
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-461/462/1541 and

SMC-S-016

testing standards

• Experience with FPGA-based electronic architectures and EMI considerations
• Strong presentation and technical communication skills
• Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred Work Environment
• On-site work required

Location:

Boulder, CO

• Work performed in office, lab, production floor, cleanroom, and outdoor research environments
• Occasional use of protective equipment required in production areas
• Travel and local commute between facilities may be required Who is Caribou Thunder?

Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners. 35+ states and 20+ countries. We've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades — strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space. Why Caribou Thunder?

TEAM THUNDER

— Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve. Employee Advocacy Mission Proven Global Reach Skilled Teams Modern Tools Empowering Culture Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier — delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments. We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence — disciplines powering the nation's most complex technical missions. Employee Advocacy + Benefits Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being — knowing their success drives ours.

Benefits include:

Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with 6% Company Match Flexible PTO & Work Schedule Education & Certification Reimbursement Support for Military Leave Work-Life Balance & Traditional Family Values Your future, your flexibility, your well-being — we invest in you. Apply and let's connect. Apply Now Share This Post