2024 Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

The Electronics and Sensors Division (ESD) is a world-class engineering and scientific leader in electronics and remote sensing systems. The Electromagnetic Interference Test Section (EMITS) of the Electronics and Power Systems Department (EPSD) resides within ESD.  Our staff includes subject matter experts across a broad range of disciplines including electromagnetic environmental effects, radio frequency design and test, analog circuit design, and power systems.  Our expertise, combined with sophisticated in-house laboratories, prototyping, modeling, and simulation capabilities, enables ESD to deliver innovative solutions to national space systems and civil customers.  This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA.

Work Model:

Work will be performed 100% on site in El Segundo, CA

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide technical support in the areas of electromagnetic environmental effects, electromagnetic interference (EMI), electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) to USSF, NRO, and civil space programs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert by providing support to program offices for conceptual designs, requirement development, proposal evaluation, design evaluation and verification, launch operations, and anomaly root-cause and corrective action.
• Evaluate spacecraft, launch vehicle, and space infrastructure EMI/EMC design and performance, including unit-, system-, and vehicle-level radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility.
• Review and evaluate contractor EMI/EMC analysis and test reports.
• Design, build, execute, and analyze standard (MIL-STD-461, IEEE-299, TEMPEST) and non-standard EMI/EMC tests to investigate and mitigate EMI/EMC risks to programs in the laboratory and at customer sites.
• Contribute to The Aerospace Corporation’s goal of 100% Space Mission Success through the test and verification of protection of spacecraft and launch vehicles from harmful electromagnetic environments.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Astronomy, Mathematics, and/or Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering with coursework in electromagnetics.
• 0-1 years of experience in EMI/EMC or radio frequency (RF) design and testing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electromagnetic theory and laboratory testing.
• Willingness to learn EMI/EMC, RF, shielding, or electrostatic discharge design principles.                  
• Knowledge of standard EMI/EMC and RF test equipment, such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and antennas.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.             
• Willing to travel domestically up to 25%.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Transcripts required

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Master's degree from an accredited program in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Astronomy, Mathematics, and/or Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering with coursework in electromagnetics.
• experience in EMI/EMC or radio frequency (RF) design and testing.
• Fundamental knowledge of EMI/EMC, RF, shielding, or electrostatic discharge design principles.
• Experience performing standard measurements, such as MIL-STD-461, IEEE-299, or TEMPEST.
• Experience acquiring and analyzing data, documenting test procedures, and writing test reports.
• Current Secret clearance with SSBI.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variet