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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer III
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What they do
An Electronics Test Engineer designs and develops tests for electronic equipment and manages testing. Works with circuits and other electronic equipment, components and systems.
$108,119 / year median in Colorado
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer III Blue Origin $119,814.00
- 182,987.
MIL-STD-461G
applicability and tailoring for aerospace platforms Author comprehensive EMI/EMC documentation, including system test strategies, requirements decomposition, margin management plans, and design rationales, with explicit traceability toMIL-STD-461
test method requirements and limit applicability matrices Design, develop, and refine detailed Test Plans and Test Procedures for executing EMI/EMC tests on a wide array of avionics components and systems Lead execution of the completeMIL-STD-461
test suite including: CE101- Conducted Emissions, power leads, 30 Hz to 10 kHz CE102
- Conducted Emissions, power leads, 10 kHz to 10 MHz CS101
- Conducted Susceptibility, power leads, 30 Hz to 150 kHz CS114
- Conducted Susceptibility, bulk current injection (BCI), 10 kHz to 200 MHz CS115
- Conducted Susceptibility, bulk current injection, impulse excitation CS116
- Conducted Susceptibility, damped sinusoid transients, 10 kHz to 100 MHz RE101
- Radiated Emissions, magnetic field, 30 Hz to 100 kHz RE102
- Radiated Emissions, electric field, 10 kHz to 18 GHz RS101
- Radiated Susceptibility, magnetic field, 30 Hz to 100 kHz RS103
- Radiated Susceptibility, electric field, 10 kHz to 40 GHz Operate, calibrate, and maintain sophisticated EMI/EMC test equipment including EMI receivers, signal generators, broadband power amplifiers, LISNs, current injection probes, calibrated antennas, near-field magnetic probes, and associated test fixtures Apply knowledge of shielded room characterization, ground plane bonding techniques, and cable harness dressing in accordance with
MIL-STD-461
test setup requirements Produce high-quality, technically rigorous test reports demonstrating EMI/EMC standard compliance, including full spectral data plots, tabulated margin results, equipment configuration photographs, calibration traceability records, test anomaly dispositions, and formal pass/fail determinations Troubleshoot EMI/EMC test failures and anomalies, identifying root causes and recommending effective corrective actions such as filter insertion, common-mode choke placement, shielded enclosure improvements, PCB-level layout modifications, and cable shielding enhancementsGeneral:
Develop innovative design solutions to address integrated system trades for EMI/EMC, lightning, ESD, and RF challenges Contribute to the definition, verification, and validation of vehicle, system, and component-level requirements for EMI/EMC, lightning, ESD, and RF Deliver high level technical presentations on EMC solutions to review boards Integrate technical work performed within the architecture team as well as design teams Champion EMI design and system EMC engineering activities Conduct comprehensive risk reduction testing for EMI/EMC based on established industry standards Make quick decisions in fast-paced environments Work across different functional and design teams to find solutions Minimum Qualifications Minimum of a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline 5 years of hands-on experience in EMC/EMI testing and verification, with direct execution experience across allMIL-STD-461
CE, CS, RE, and RS test methods In-depth working knowledge ofMIL-STD-461G, DO-160G, MIL-B-5087, NASA-STD-4003, CISPR
standards, and other relevant industry standards Proficiency in EMI test automation software, data acquisition, spectral post-processing, and limit-line comparison analysis Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and managing small, creative teams on fast-paced projects Strong systems engineering background with focus on electrical interfaces Exceptional troubleshooting skills with proven ability to diagnose and resolve EMI issues down to the component level Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines Excellent technical communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion Willingness to support extended hours, weekend shifts, and on-call rotations during critical test campaigns Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Preferred Qualifications M.S. in Electrical Engineering with EMC specialization Base Pay Range for: CA applicants is $130,706.00- $182,987.70 CO applicants is $119,814.00
- $167,738.55 WA applicants is $130,706.00
- $182,987.