Electromagnetic Effects Engineer; Starlink Aviation

Overview

Space

X is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Starlink Aviation team is building mobility solutions for aircraft that connect to the Starlink constellation to provide an exceptional in-flight experience.

ELECTROMAGNETIC EFFECTS ENGINEER (STARLINK AVIATION)

As an EMI/EMC engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring hardware performance of the Starlink equipment on board a variety of aircraft and mobile systems. You will perform exhaustive analysis, design, and test at the board, unit, subsystem, and system levels, with interaction with a wide range of aircraft systems, avionics equipment, and ground support electronics. You will help solve aviation-specific EMI compatibility issues, conduct root cause investigations, and collaborate with electrical, silicon, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to improve reliability, resilience, and performance of the product.

You will help steer the direction of the next-generation wireless systems to make in-flight connectivity seamless.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform analysis and design relating to effects of lightning; circuit and power system grounding architectures; structural electrical bonding; circuit isolation; transfer impedance; shielding effectiveness; radiated/conducted emissions and susceptibility; near-field/far-field electrodynamics; computational electromagnetics; etc.
• Set requirements based on physics rather than industry standards. Interface with, teach, and collaborate with EE, ME, DSP, and software engineers to test and validate systems.
• Characterize and solve EMI and RF problems from board to system level. Analyze and troubleshoot EMI performance in the field, during and after aircraft integration.
• Support certification efforts by performing EMI and EMC testing, documenting and discussing results with designated authorities.
• Operate a variety of EMI, RF, and electronics test equipment. Independently perform verifications and document results clearly and precisely.
• Support engineering effectively with creative thinking and rigor—question the status quo while adhering to documentation and quality standards.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or other STEM discipline.
• 1+ years of electromagnetic environmental effects work experience, including EMI/EMC requirements, analysis, design, and testing. (Internship or professional experience)
• 1+ years of experience with radio test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generators, and network analyzers. (Internship or professional experience)
• 1+ years of programming experience in Python, C#, C++, or MATLAB. (Internship or professional experience)

PREFERRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced degree in electrical engineering, physics, or other engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of E3 work experience, including EMI/EMC requirements, analysis, design, and testing.
• Previous experience with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, FAA DO-160, FCC Radio and EMC standards, and requirements.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting EMI/EMC events from board to system level.
• Experience interpreting circuit schematics, PCB layouts, engineering drawings, BOMs, cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, interface diagrams, and CAD software.
• Strong knowledge of E3 fundamentals, RF engineering, and electrical circuit analysis.
• Experience solving problems in a fast-paced environment with production/flight hardware.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work long hours and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to travel internationally as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Electrical Engineer/Level I: $ - $
Electrical Engineer/Level II: $ - $

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge, education, and experience.

Base salary is part of your total rewards package at Space

X, which may include stock-based incentives, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits program, plus paid vacation and holidays. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants may need to be a U.S. citizen or eligible for the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

EEO STATEMENT
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Space

X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.