Electromagnetic Interference Specialist

14 hours ago


Long Beach CA USA, United States Vast Full time
Electromagnetic Interference Specialist

Vast is a pioneering company in the field of space exploration, aiming to contribute to a future where billions of people live and thrive in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, enabling long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat, Haven-1, is scheduled to launch into low earth orbit in 2025, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.

We are seeking an Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Specialist to join our team, reporting to the Director, RF Engineering. As an EMI Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting the development of systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain our EMI/EMC test capabilities at Vast
  • Support hiring for EMI/EMC technician and engineering roles
  • Implement tailored industry standards for Vast spacecraft and avionics
  • Work directly with cross-functional teams to guide best practices for EMI-EMC design & test
  • Develop EMI/EMC test procedures
  • Support EMI-EMC test of Vast spacecraft and components
  • Contribute to a culture of extreme ownership by understanding and articulating to others how EMI relates to all subsystems and disciplines in human-rated spacecraft
Requirements:
  • 8+ years of experience working in EMI/EMC related roles
  • 5+ years of experience in MIL-STD-461 / DO-160 test
Preferred Skills & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM discipline
  • Experience with software development for EMI/EMC test automation
  • Experience with space charging for spacecraft, triboelectrification, grounding & bonding
  • Characterization of shielding effectiveness for harnessing and spacecraft structures
  • Electronics prototyping skills such as soldering, breadboarding, troubleshooting with common lab equipment
  • Experience with digital communications busses such as Ethernet, RS-422, PCIe, GMII, etc.
  • Background in electromagnetics, triboelectrification, and plasma effects in spacecraft systems
  • Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate with cross-disciplinary teams
Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
  • Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

Vast offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a base salary, company equity, and access to a full suite of benefits and perks. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.



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