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Vast · 11 hours ago

EMI-EMC Specialist

Long Beach, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$45/hr - $52/hr

7+ years exp

Vast is on a mission to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space, and they are looking for an EMI-EMC Specialist to support the development of systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. The role involves building EMI-EMC test capabilities, guiding best practices for EMI-EMC design and test, and contributing to a culture of ownership in spacecraft systems.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Help build and maintain our EMI-EMC test capabilities from the ground up

Support hiring for EMI-EMC technician and engineering roles

Implement tailored industry standards for Vast spacecraft and avionics

Work directly with cross functional teams to guide best practices for EMI-EMC design & test

Develop EMI-EMC test procedures

Support EMI-EMC test of Vast spacecraft and components

Contribute to a culture of extreme ownership by understanding and articulating to others how EMC relates to all subsystems and disciplines in human rated spacecraft

Qualification

EMI-EMC experienceMIL-STD-461 / DO-160Electrical engineering degreeEMI-EMC test automationElectronics prototypingAccountabilityCommunication skillsIntegrity

Required

7+ years of experience in an EMI-EMC related role

7+ years of experience in MIL-STD-461 / DO-160 test

Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related STEM discipline

Experience with software development for EMI-EMC test automation

Experience with space charging for spacecraft, triboelectrification, grounding & bonding

Characterization of shielding effectiveness for harnessing and spacecraft structures

Electronics prototyping skills such as soldering, breadboarding, troubleshooting with common lab equipment

Experience with digital communications buses such as Ethernet, RS-422, PCIe, GMII, etc

Background in electromagnetics, triboelectrification, and plasma effects in spacecraft systems

Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to effectively communicate with cross disciplinary teams

Benefits

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

One Medical membership

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health

Other discounts and perks

Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge

Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees

Company

Vast

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.

Founded in 2021

Long Beach, California, US

501-1000 employees