EMI/EMC Analysis, Design, Test and Requirements Engineer - Space

Job Description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a EMI/EMC Analysis, Design, Test and Requirements Engineer - Space Exploration Avionics Systems to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you will:

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

Work with other EMI/EMC engineers in support of the Avionics Division at NASA Johnson Space Center

Support EMI/EMC testing performed in the onsite EMI/EMC test chambers on various space-flight electronic hardware systems

Work with the Test Director for EMC test projects to develop test criteria and procedures

Oversee complete tests, perform tests, reduce the test data, and write the final test reports

Write update briefings to management on any significant tests that are performed in the EMI facility

Support EMC Test Readiness Reviews, EMI lab management, EMC analyses (analytical and numerical), Preliminary Design Reviews, and Critical Design Reviews

Support design engineers with consultation and review of electronic circuitry and cable designs for EMC compliance

Support projects in new modeling and simulation techniques for testing hardware

Support design engineers in bench top lab EMI assessments

Develop correlation equations to estimate pass/fail criteria in onsite EMI chambers

Work in a laboratory environment, following standard operating procedures

Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 2 - 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area

Sound 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 standards

Knowledge and 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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

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

iNARTE EMC/EMI engineer certification

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 Plan

Previous experience with NASA spaceflight project development in terms of Space Station Electromagnetic Emission and Susceptibility Requirements

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

Experience in EMI test setups including chamber test Antennas, test electronic equipment, and grounding setup

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

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

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

Benefits

Competitive pay

Positive work-life balance

100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability

11 paid holidays annually

Generous PTO

401k after 12 months of service with employer match

Education assistance

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.