EMI-EMC Test Specialist

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States · Other

Posted 2026-08-15

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Vast is looking for an EMI-EMC Test Specialist, reporting to the Senior Manager, EMI-EMC, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

Help build and maintain our EMI-EMC test capabilities from the ground up.

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 EMC relates to all subsystems and disciplines in human rated spacecraft.

Minimum Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in an EMI-EMC related role.

7+ years of experience in MIL-STD-461 / DO-160 test.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

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 buses 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:

Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones.

Pay Range:

EMI-EMC Specialist I: $40-$57/hour

EMI-EMC Specialist II: $44-$63/hour

Pay Range: California

$40—$63 USD

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