EMC/EMI Test Specialist (Starlink Aviation)

The role

You will ensure hardware performance of Starlink equipment on aircraft and mobile systems. You will perform testing at unit, subsystem, and system levels and solve aviation-specific EMI compatibility issues.

What you will do

• Perform EMC/EMI emission s and immunity testing of electrical systems and components
• Read, interpret, and work from free-form drawings and controlled documentation
• Design and fabricate electro-mechanical assemblies, harnesses and test fixtures
• Operate a spectrum analyzer, VNA, power meter, high-power amplifier, and oscilloscope
• Perform antenna and shielding effectiveness measurements
• Independently perform verifications and document results
• Troubleshoot complex problems independently
• Support engineers and test management with standardized testing and R&D projects
• Maintain test equipment and test facilities and oversee the equipment calibration process

Required qualifications

• Associate's degree in an electronics discipline or 2+ years of direct work experience in electronics
• 1+ years of experience performing testing of electronics or electrical hardware
• 1+ years of experience working with test fixtures, harnesses and/or electro-mechanical assemblies
• Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Extended hours and weekend work may be required
• Able to travel for short trips as needed

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful, permanent resident, a Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizatio

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. Starlink is an ambitious program to bring high-quality internet to the globe by building a constellation of thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit.