Electromagnetic Effects Test Engineer (Automotive/Satellite EMC)

SpaceX  · Hawthorne, CA  · Aug 20, 2026

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. ELECTROMAGNETIC EFFECTS TEST ENGINEER (AUTOMOTIVE/SATELLITE EMC)

Responsibilities:
Support development and formal qualification/certification testing for automotive EMC in accordance with CISPR 25, ISO 11452 and related specifications
Requirements:
Maintain and operate a EMC test facilities that includes EMC chambers and conducted EMC assets for performing pre-compliance and certification testing
Develop and maintain calibration of lab equipment supporting testing
Perform and teach electromagnetic compatibility design and analysis
Perform analysis and design relating to effects of circuit and power system grounding architectures, structural electrical bonding, circuit isolation, shielding effectiveness, radiated/conducted emissions and susceptibility, near field/far field electrodynamics, shielding effectiveness, etc.
Generate test plans and test reports against the aforementioned standards
Troubleshoot EMI issues from board to system level
Operate and automate a variety of EMI, RF, and electronics test equipment
Independently perform verifications and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner
Support engineering effectively and confidently with creative thinking and rigor – question the status quo while adhering to documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or other engineering discipline
1+ years of hardware-focused test engineering experience (internships and project experience are applicable)
EMC lab experience, including maintenance and calibration
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Company
SpaceX
Location
Hawthorne, CA
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Job Type
Full-time
Category
RF / Microwave
Posted
Aug 20, 2026
Source
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