LEAD EMC ENGINEER (STARLINK)
Company: SpaceX
Location: Bastrop
Posted on: September 30, 2024
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Job Description:
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.LEAD EMC ENGINEER (STARLINK)As a
member of our fast-paced Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3)
team, you will be responsible for ensuring electronics performance
through some of the harshest and varied electromagnetic
environments imaginable. Your primary focus will be on EMC and
radio certification efforts surrounding the Starlink system,
including the phased array dish used to communicate with the
Starlink satellite internet constellation and support hardware
(GPS, WLAN, and ground stations). The E3 team at SpaceX performs
exhaustive analysis, design, and test at the board, unit,
subsystem, and system levels with extensive opportunity to interact
with a vast array of rocket, spacecraft, and ground support
equipment hardware/electronics. As one of the few teams required to
interface with the design, manufacturing, integration, and mission
operations teams, the E3 team plays a critical role in the
development of SpaceX systems as we advance our efforts towards
broadband satellite internet and safe, reliable, inexpensive, and
innovative access to space with the fundamental goal of expanding
human space exploration capabilities.RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead a team
of engineers, specialists, and techniciansSupport pre-compliance
testing and 3rd party certification testing while developing the
capability to perform in house self-certification for residential
consumer, industrial, maritime, and aviation electronics
applications per IEC/EN/CISPR/FCC standards and DO160GEnsure that
designs meet the EMI/EMC and radio requirements that have been
setDesign, build, procure, and operate an EMC test facility that
includes a 10 meter EMC chamber and conducted EMC assets for
performing pre-compliance and certification testingObtain and
maintain lab accreditation for self-certification purpose (A2LA or
NVLAP)Develop and maintain calibration of lab equipment supporting
compliance testingInterface with, teach, and set requirements with
various design teams all around the company working on a variety of
Starlink product applicationsPerform and teach electromagnetic
compatibility design and analysisPerform analysis and design
relating to effects of circuit and power system grounding
architectures, structural electrical bonding, circuit isolation,
shielding effectiveness, radiated/conducted
emissions/susceptibility, near-field/far-field electrodynamics,
shielding effectiveness, etc.Generate test plans/reports against
the aforementioned standardsTroubleshoot EMI issues from board to
system levelOperate and automate a variety of EMI, RF, and
electronics test equipmentIndependently perform verifications and
document results in a clear, precise, and complete mannerSupport
engineering effectively and confidently with creative thinking and
rigor; question the status quo while adhering to documentation and
maintaining prescribed quality standardsBASIC
QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering,
physics, or other engineering discipline5+ years of experience in
electromagnetic environmental effects or RF engineeringPREFERRED
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:5+ years of E3 work experience including
EMI/EMC and RF requirements, analysis, design, and testingPrevious
experience with CISPR/FCC Radio and EMC standards and
requirementsEMC lab experience including accreditation,
maintenance, and calibrationExperience performing EMC
testingProficiency with TILE! or equivalent EMC test
automationExperience managing EMC test techniciansExperience with
other international EMC and radio requirements for Global Market
AccessKnowledge of electrical safety and EMC commercial compliance
standards, requirements, and test methods for consumer electronics
and commercial applicationsExperience troubleshooting EMI/EMC
events from board to system levelExperience with reading,
interpreting, and following circuit schematics, PCB layouts,
engineering drawings, BOMs, cable harnesses, wiring schematics,
interface diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, and CAD
softwareExperience with electrical circuit analysis using
simulation tools such as Spice or equivalentExperience in a
fast-paced work environment with production/flight
hardwareFamiliarity with phased array antenna operating principles
and fundamentalsExperience adapting to constantly changing work
assignmentsExperience having attention to detail with outstanding
work efficiency and accuracyExperience with verbal and written
communicationADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to work extended hours
and weekends to support critical project and mission
milestonesWilling to travel - up to 10%COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: -
- - - - - - - - - - - Pay range: - - - - - - - - -Lead
Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer: $130,000.00 -
$180,000.00/per yearYour actual level and base salary will be
determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the
following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills,
education, and experience.Base salary is just one part of your
total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for
long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options,
or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary
bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount
through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive
access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage,
access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability
insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other
discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation
and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt
employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.ITAR
REQUIREMENTS:To conform to U.S. Government export regulations,
applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful,
permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8
U.S.C. - 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. - 1158, or be eligible
to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of
State. Learn more about the ITAR here. -SpaceX is an Equal
Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the
basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be
influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national
origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical
disability or any other legally protected status.Applicants wishing
to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and
individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable
accommodation to the application/interview process should notify
the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
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