EMC/EMI Test Technician
| Company | SpaceX |
|---|---|
| Location | Bastrop, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in an electronics discipline or 2+ years of direct work experience in electronics
- 2+ years of experience performing testing of consumer electronics or electrical hardware
- 2+ years of experience fabricating test fixtures, harnesses or electro-mechanical assemblies
Responsibilities
- Perform EMC/EMI emission and immunity testing of electrical systems and its components for consumer and commercial applications
- Read, interpret, and work from free-form drawings as well as from controlled documentation and processes
- Design and fabricate electro-mechanical assemblies, harnesses and test fixtures from conceptual drawings
- Operate a spectrum analyzer, VNA, power meter, high-power amplifier, and oscilloscope
- Perform antenna and shielding effectiveness measurements
- Independently perform verifications and document results in a clear, precise and complete manner
- Troubleshoot complex problems independently with minimal direction
- Support engineers and test management with standardized testing and R&D projects
- Maintain test equipment and test facilities and oversee the equipment calibration process
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with FCC Part 15, Part 25, EN55032, EN 55024/35, EN 61000, MIL-STD-1541, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, DO-160G specifications
- Experience in a fast-paced test environment with flight hardware
- Able to support R&D efforts in addition to standardized testing
- Familiarity with semi-anechoic chamber specifications, design and maintenance
- Experience with lab accreditation for self-certification purposes (i.e. ISO/IEC 17025, A2LA, or NVLAP)
- Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast-paced work environment
- Able to program simple scripts in python for test logging and control
- Able to efficiently draft fixtures, tools, structures, and electrical schematics using a CAD system
- Able to troubleshoot unit and test rack issues with little to no supervision
- Able to author and redline clear and concise test procedures, build procedures, and process instructions
- Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
- Ability to read and interpret schematics (engineering drawings, circuit layouts, and parts lists), cable harnesses (wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and parts lists), and mechanical assemblies (mechanical drawings and parts lists)