ElectroMagnetic Effects Test Engineer

Job Title:  Electromagnetics Effects Test Engineer
Location: Kennedy Space Center
SUMMARY:
The ideal candidate is an experienced, self-sufficient hands-on engineer with a solid background in electronics testing or electromagnetic interference testing, effective operations and testing leadership, and operations and maintenance experience with complex electronic test equipment. Knowledge and skills in electrical, electronic, electromagnetic test methods, test automation, and demonstrated strength in leadership and management of test tasks and test teams.
MINIMUM SKILLS REQUIRED:

• BS degree in Physics, Electrical, Electronics, or Aerospace engineering plus two to five or more years of progressive and relevant hands-on experience, with a strong emphasis on electronic test and measurements (RF comms, Radios) electromagnetic interference testing in a laboratory and/or test environment.
• Experience as a test conductor and test engineer.
• Experience authoring detailed operational procedures incorporating technical, quality, and safety elements.
• Competent in a general programming language, Python preferred.
• Effective task/project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with MS Office products.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team skills

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with developing test requirements and plans, and procurement specifications.
• Experience performing tests appropriate to board, assembly, and equipment levels of electrical and electronic hardware.
• Specific familiarity with MIL-STD 461 derived tests.
• Familiarity with Pro/E - Creo, AutoCAD or equivalent CAD/CAE system.
• General familiarity with KSC / space launch ground support equipment, processes, procedures, and documentation.
•  iNARTE EMI or ESD certification.
• Experience working with Maximo.
• This position requires working with experienced test technicians, working closely with peers, and supporting NASA and other customers.

PRIMARY DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following areas: Two or more years in electromagnetic interference testing for an Engineer 2, and five years for Engineer 3.Under the direction of a supervisor, the engineer will serve as a test engineer, test conductor, and task lead providing support and leadership for electromagnetic effects testing on ground support equipment, spacecraft payloads, and similar test articles at Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Electromagnetics Laboratory (EML). The engineer will be responsible for technical leadership, readiness, and integrity of measurement systems for testing, operational risk management, and customer communications.