Manager, EMI-EMC

Vast is looking for a Manager, EMI-EMC, reporting to the Director, RF Engineering, 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, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Recruit and empower a diverse team of engineers to develop our approach to design & test for EMI and other in space environments such as plasma charging.
• Guide the development of EMI-EMC, in space charging, grounding & bonding requirements for Vast spacecraft.
• Guide the derivation and distribution of EMI & in space environmental requirements.
• Tailor industry standards for Vast spacecraft and missions.
• Ensure the EMI & Space Physics team meets project deadlines and company objectives.
• Foster a strong interdisciplinary relationship with other teams that rely on the EMI-EMC team to be successful
• Exemplify a culture of excellence, extreme ownership, and safety. Enable engineers to take responsibility for the system level impact of their work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience working in EMI/EMC
• 2+ years of experience in engineering leadership

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Ms or PhD in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or related engineering discipline
• Experience in EMI/EMC, in space charging for spacecraft, triboelectrification, grounding & bonding
• Prior experience in an electronics or electrical systems design role
• Experience with software development in Matlab, Python, etc
• Experience with digital communications standards such as Ethernet, RS-422, PCIe, GMII, etc
• Experience developing infrastructure for MIL-STD-461 compliance test (procedures, facilities, equipment, etc)
• Deep understanding of electromagnetics, ionizing radiation, and plasma effects on spacecraft systems
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to teach people of a multitude of education and industry backgrounds about EMI-EMC