EMI/EMC Analyst - Space Exploration Avionics Systems Job at Amentum, Houston, TX

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  • Amentum
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a EMI/EMC Analyst - Space Exploration Avionics Systems to join the team with Oceaneering, a teammate company.

* We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. *

The EMI/EMC Analyst - Space Exploration Avionics Systems will:

  • Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager as part of a group of 45 other Electronics and Electrical Engineers.

  • Work with other EMI/EMC engineers in support of the Avionics Division on-site at NASA Johnson Space Center.

  • Support EMI/EMC testing performed on-site and off-site at EMI/EMC test chambers on various space-flight electronic hardware systems.

  • Work with the NASA E3 Engineer, major contractors, and sub-contractors, both domestic and foreign, within their engineering disciplines for hardware E3 designing.

  • Support E3 test projects by developing Test Requirements, Test Plans and Test Procedures.

  • Witness E3 testing, providing real-time data analysis, troubleshooting, reduce the test data, and providing a Quick Test Report prior to writing the final test report.

  • Prepare update briefings to management on any significant tests that are performed in the EMI facility.

  • Support Preliminary Design Reviews, and Critical Design Reviews; EMC analyses (analytical and numerical), E3 Test Readiness Reviews and witness E3 tests.

  • Support design engineers with consultation and review of electronic circuitry, bonding, grounding and cable designs for EMC compliance.

  • Support projects in new modeling and simulation techniques for design and testing hardware.

  • Support design engineers in bench top lab EMI assessments/Engineering Evaluations.

  • Develop correlation equations to estimate pass/fail criteria in onsite EMI chambers.

  • Be able to look at programs from a system perspective with respect to EMC/EMI areas early in a project. This may include Risk Analysis and recommendations for design changes.

  • While working in a laboratory environment, following standard operating procedures and following safety protocols established by the test facility.

  • Perform other duties, as required, including multiple discipline (Avionics, Power Quality, RF Tx/RX Systems, Mechanical/Structural, Environments, etc.) meetings; attend weekly in-office status meetings, as well as online TEAMS meetings with NASA, primary Contractor, and sub-contractors.

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

  • Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

  • Sound experience with space, military or commercial EMI/EMC design, test planning, execution and mitigation.

  • Sound knowledge of and experience in EMI/EMC compliance design and testing per MIL-STD-461 standards for system level and sub-system (box) level electrical/electronic systems.

  • General knowledge of and basic hands-on experience with of all associated EMI/EMC laboratory test equipment including: Spectrum Analyzers, Radiofrequency (RF) Amplifiers, Signal Generators, EMI Receivers, Antennas, Directional Couplers, and Power Meters.

  • Understanding of and ability to specify electronic system test hardware such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, power analyzers, network components etc.

Requisition Preferences:

  • BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and five (5) years of related engineering experience, or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and four (4) years of related engineering experience, or Ph.D. from an accredited engineering school and zero (0) years of related experience.

  • Basic understanding of RF design, circuit theory, and electromagnetic principle including: component and cable shielding, filters, magnetics, microwaves and antennas.

  • Understanding of the five key areas which comprise most electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) problems: radiated emissions, electrostatic discharge (ESD), susceptibility to RF fields, power disturbances and internal crosstalk.

  • Experience reviewing schematics, PCB layouts, and mechanical designs for applying electromagnetic design mitigation.

  • Experience with Satellite Space Systems or Spacecraft Vehicle design and test.

  • Ability to create test plans and write test reports per customer requirements.

  • iNARTE EMC/EMI engineer certification.

  • Experience with filtering, bonding, grounding, and shielding methods for EMI/EMC performance and compliance.

  • Experience with analysis tools such as SPICE, Matlab and Simulink, Mathcad, LabVIEW, and other EMI/EMC simulation and analysis tools.

  • Experience with generating EMI/EMC Control and Verification Plan.

  • Previous experience with NASA spaceflight project development in terms of Space Station Electromagnetic Emission and Susceptibility Requirements.

  • Experience in MIL-STD analysis of EMI testing results of Radiated and Conducted emissions and susceptibility.

  • Experience in EMI test setups including required support equipment with the knowledge of chamber test Antennas, test electronic equipment and bonding/grounding setups.

  • Experience in charging analysis of corona effects, and plasma effects; including, lightning protection, and bonding and grounding techniques.

  • Proficient in MS Office programs, particularly MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote and Outlook.

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment within multiple disciplines.

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

  • Excellent personal and professional career growth

  • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable

  • Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

  • Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit

  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position .

  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

  • Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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