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SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP

EMC/EMI Specialist

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP, Hawthorne, California, United States, 90250


ELECTROMAGNETIC ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS TEST SPECIALIST (EMC/EMI)

As a member of our fast-paced Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) team, you will be responsible for ensuring avionics hardware performance across our fleet of vehicles (Dragon, Falcon, Starship, Human Landing System, etc.) through some of the harshest and varied electromagnetic environments imaginable. The E3 team at SpaceX performs exhaustive analysis, design, and test at the board, unit, subsystem, and system levels with extensive opportunity to interact with a vast array of rocket, spacecraft, and ground support equipment hardware and electronics. As one of the few teams required to interface with the design, manufacturing, integration, and mission operations teams, we play a critical role in the development of our systems. These systems support SpaceX's goals of developing broadband satellite internet and safe, reliable, inexpensive, and innovative access to space with the fundamental goal of expanding human space exploration capabilities and establishing a permanent human presence on the Moon and Mars.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform EMC/EMI emission and immunity testing of electrical systems and its components for consumer and commercial applications

Read, interpret, and work from free-form drawings as well as from controlled documentation and processes

Design and fabricate electro-mechanical assemblies, harnesses and test fixtures from conceptual drawings

Operate a spectrum analyzer, VNA, power meter, high-power amplifier, and oscilloscope

Perform antenna and shielding effectiveness measurements

Independently perform verifications and document results in a clear, precise and complete manner

Troubleshoot complex problems independently with minimal direction

Support engineers and test management with standardized testing and R&D projects

Maintain test equipment and test facilities and oversee the equipment calibration process

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's degree in an electronics discipline or 2+ years of direct work experience in electronics

3+ years of experience performing testing of consumer electronics or electrical hardware

3+ years of experience fabricating test fixtures, harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Familiarity with FCC Part 15, Part 25, EN55032, EN 55024/35, EN 61000, MIL-STD-1541, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, DO-160G specifications

Experience in a fast-paced test environment with flight hardware

Able to support R&D efforts in addition to standardized testing

Familiarity with semi-anechoic chamber specifications, design and maintenance

Experience with lab accreditation for self-certification purposes (i.e. ISO/IEC 17025, A2LA, or NVLAP)

Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast-paced work environment

Able to program simple scripts in python for test logging and control

Able to efficiently draft fixtures, tools, structures, and electrical schematics using a CAD system

Able to troubleshoot unit and test rack issues with little to no supervision

Able to author and redline clear and concise test procedures, build procedures, and process instructions

Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy

Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills

Ability to read and interpret schematics (engineering drawings, circuit layouts, and parts lists), cable harnesses (wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and parts lists), and mechanical assemblies (mechanical drawings and parts lists)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

Must be able to lift 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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:EMI/EMC Test Specialist/Level 1: $30.00 - $38.00/hourEMI/EMC Test Specialist/Level 2: $34.00 - $43.00/hourEMI/EMC Test Specialist/Level 3: $38.00 - $48.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

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