EMI Test Technician

ABOUT THE ROLE 

We are seeking an experienced EMI Test Technician to join our Air Dominance & Strike Electrical Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting EMI/EMC Engineers in their designing, testing, and validating electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) solutions for electronic products. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. 

 
 
WHAT YOU'LL DO 

• Perform Testing - Monitor tests per specifications, interact with customers if needed, troubleshoot, and document all pertinent data 

• Support with builds of test harnesses, racks, and environmental setups. 

• Update existing test systems to improve automation, consistency, and coverage per engineering instructions. 

• Proficient at troubleshooting and repair of electrical, electronics and integrated circuits to the component level. 

• Maintenance and calibration of electrical and/or mechanical test equipment. 

• Create assembly instructions and bill of materials for test equipment and fixtures. 

• Data Processing - After test completion, verify, review and document all pertinent data. 

• Lab Maintenance / Post-Test Breakdown - Physically remove test items. Maintain lab by cleaning all equipment, keeping calibrated instruments current, & organizing supplies 

• Travel to test sites and external laboratories as required. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Technologies, or related fields. 

• 4+ years of electronics testing experience in an R&D environment. 

• Experience with electrical compliance testing such as EMI/EMC testing per MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464D, DOD-160 

• Familiarity with reading electrical system and component schematics. 

• Familiarity with product development life cycle, reliability, and compliance testing. 

• Advanced understanding of DMM, O-scope, power supplies; understanding of RF measurement techniques and the use of various RF measurement instruments (specifically Spectrum Analyzers, EMI Receivers, Network Analyzers, EMI receivers, Power Meters); working knowledge of basic safety practices 

• Able to use all standard EMI equipment; able to accurately capture necessary data; able to use TILE (Total Integrated Laboratory Environment) test software 

• Strong root cause analysis skills. 

• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Able to pivot quickly between tasks and prioritize simultaneous tasks in a fast-paced environment. 

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• 5+ years electronics testing experience. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. 

• Familiarity with IPC Quality Standards, IPC-610, IPC-620, J-STD and other assembly and inspection standards. 

• Experience with High Voltage and High Power Testing such as propulsion inverters and batteries. 

• Experience with equipment calibration and metrology.