EMI/EMC Analysis, Design, Test and Requirements Engineer - Space Exploration Avionics Systems - Astrion

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

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Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an EMI/EMC Analysis, Design, Test and Requirements Engineer - Space Exploration Avionics Systems for the JETS II Contract, supporting the Space Division.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: Houston, TX

JOB STATUS: Full-time

TRAVEL: none

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

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.
• U.S. Citizenship is required
  
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• 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
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Flexible time off (FTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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