Electromagnetic Compatibility; EMC 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.

The Mission Payloads Division (MPD) is a world-class engineering and scientific leader in electronics and remote sensing systems. The Electromagnetic Effects, Test, and Mission Assurance Department resides within MPD. Our staff includes subject matter experts across a broad range of disciplines including Electromagnetic Environmental Effects, TEMPEST, Cable and Harness, and Mission Assurance. Our expertise, combined with sophisticated in‑house laboratories, prototyping, modeling, and simulation capabilities, enables the Electromagnetic Effects, Test, and Mission Assurance Department to deliver innovative solutions to national space systems and civil customers.

With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions. Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD!

We are seeking a team player with expertise in Electromagnetic Environmental Effects, TEMPEST, Cable and Harness, or Mission Assurance areas. We work with customers throughout the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and civil agencies.

Work Model: The selected candidate will be required to work full time on‑site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.o

• Provide Electromagnetic Environmental Effects technical support to SMC, NRO, Civil and Commercial Space programs.

• Review contractor EMC analytical and test reports.

• Act as our customer's trusted technical authority, delivering support and expertise across the entire lifecycle – from conceptual design and requirement development to proposal assessment, design validation, launch operations, and anomaly investigation with root‑cause analysis and corrective action implementation in the areas of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects, TEMPEST or Cable and Harness development and verification.

• Perform evaluation of contractor spacecraft and launch vehicle electrical and electronic system and equipment designs, including intentional and unintentional electromagnetic radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility to internal and external generated electromagnetic environments.

• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed.

• Mentor junior team members in areas of expertise.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related STEM discipline.

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant technical experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Electromagnetic Theory, Physics, and lab component/circuit characterization techniques.

• Fundamental knowledge of EMC, ESD, and TEMPEST design techniques.

• 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.

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant technical experience.

• Proven project development and technical leadership experience.

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

• Advanced degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering, Physics or STEM related discipline.

• 12+ years of experience in Electromagnetic Environmental Effects, TEMPEST or Cable and Harness discipline.

• Current DoD Secret with Secret Compartmented Information SCI clearance.

• Track record of mentoring junior team…