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SpaceX · 1 day ago

RF Test Engineer

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The RF Test Engineer will be responsible for ensuring electronics performance in harsh electromagnetic environments, focusing on EMC and radio certification for the Starlink system, while collaborating with various teams across the company.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Design, build, procure and operate a EMC test facility that includes a 10 meter EMC chamber and conducted EMC assets for performing pre-compliance and certification testing

Obtain and maintain lab accreditation for self-certification purpose (e.g. A2LA or NVLAP)

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

Qualification

EMC testingEMI/EMC analysisCISPR/FCC standardsElectrical engineeringTILE! automationCalibration of lab equipmentTroubleshooting EMI issuesCircuit analysis toolsCommunicationAttention to detailCreative thinkingAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or other engineering discipline

1+ years of hardware-focused test engineering experience (internships and project experience are applicable)

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

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

Preferred

3+ years of E3 work experience, including EMI/EMC and RF requirements, analysis, design, and testing

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 managing EMC test technicians

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