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Jacobs · 1 month ago

EMI/EMC Analysis, Design, and Test Engineer - Space Exploration Avionics Systems

United States-Texas-Houston-20331-ESCG

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Jacobs is an engineering solutions provider collaborating with NASA on space exploration projects. They are seeking an EMI/EMC Analysis, Design, and Test Engineer to support spaceflight avionics systems, execute and analyze EMI/EMC tests, and contribute to design reviews and system integration efforts.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager as part of a group of 45 other Electronics and Electrical Engineers

Work with NASA engineers and industry partners to support spaceflight avionics systems

Assist in planning, executing, and analyzing EMI/EMC tests on electronic hardware at NASA JSC and external facilities

Contribute to test plans, procedures, and reports, while learning from experienced EMI/EMC engineers

Support design reviews, risk assessments, and system integration across avionics, power, RF, and mechanical teams

Gain hands-on experience with test equipment, circuit design reviews, and EMI/EMC compliance methods

Learn and apply industry and NASA standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461) to real-world projects

Qualification

EMI/EMC compliance designMIL-STD-461 standardsEMI/EMC testingSatellite Space SystemsRF designTest planningAnalysis toolsPCB layout reviewCommunicationTeamworkOrganizational skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics from an accredited institution 5-15 years of experience

Coursework would in electromagnetic (EM) fields and/or electronic design

Passionate, self-motivated, and kind individual who works well with others

Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment within multiple disciplines

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Preferred

Master of Science or PhD degree from an accredited institution

Experience with space, military or commercial EMI/EMC design, test planning, execution and mitigation

Sound knowledge of and experience in EMI/EMC compliance design and testing per MIL STD-461 and MIL-STD-464 standards for electrical/electronic systems

General knowledge of and basic hands-on experience with of all associated EMI/EMC laboratory test equipment including: Spectrum Analyzers, Radiofrequency (RF) Amplifiers, Signal Generators, EMI Receivers, Antennas, Directional Couplers, and Power Meters

Understanding of and ability to specify electronic system test hardware such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, power analyzers, network components etc

Basic understanding of RF design, circuit theory, and electromagnetic principles including: component and cable shielding, filters, magnetics, microwaves and antennas

Understanding of key areas which comprise of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) problems including: radiated emissions, electrostatic discharge (ESD), susceptibility to RF fields, power disturbances and internal crosstalk

Experience reviewing schematics, PCB layouts, and mechanical designs for applying electromagnetic design mitigation

Experience with Satellite Space Systems or Spacecraft Vehicle design and test

Ability to create test plans and write test reports per customer requirements

Certification in iNARTE EMC/EMI engineer or similar

Experience with filtering, bonding, grounding, and shielding methods for EMI/EMC performance and compliance

Experience with analysis tools such as SPICE, Matlab and Simulink, Mathcad, LabVIEW, and other EMI/EMC simulation and analysis tools

Experience with generating EMI/EMC Control and Verification Plans

Previous experience with NASA spaceflight project development

Experience in MIL-STD analysis of EMI testing results of Radiated and Conducted emissions and susceptibility

Experience in EMI test setups including required support equipment with the knowledge of chamber test Antennas, test electronic equipment and bonding/grounding setups

Experience in charging analysis of corona effects, and plasma effects; including, lightning protection, and bonding and grounding techniques

Proficient in MS Office programs, particularly MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote and Outlook