At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for an EMI-EMC Test Engineer, 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:

Implement tailored MIL-STD-461 test methods and test requirements at our on-site EMC test facility and at remote locations.
Develop EMI-EMC test procedures and methodology used at Vast.
Perform EMI-EMC development and qualification test of Vast spacecraft and components.
Perform measurements such as, bonding resistance, shielding effectiveness, magnetic & electric field strength, RF voltage & current using laboratory test equipment.
Manage test resources such as equipment and facilities with scheduling tools and calibration process.
Contribute to a culture of extreme ownership by understanding the purpose of EMC tests, explaining that purpose clearly to hardware engineers and leaders, and how the tests relate to our application of human rated spacecraft.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s Degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related STEM discipline
4+ years of experience working in EMI/EMC test related role
Deep understanding of MIL-STD-461, DO-160, CISPR or similar EMC test standards

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related STEM discipline
In depth knowledge of laboratory test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, voltage & current probes, conducted susceptibility waveform generators, milliohm & megaohm meters, etc
Experience working with spacecraft and flight hardware in a cleanroom or payload integration environment
Experience with test equipment automation in TILE!, ELEKTRA, or Python
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 test

Additional Requirements:

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Pay Ranges:

L3: $135,000 - $170,000
L4: $160,000 - $200,000

Salary Range: California

$135,000—$200,000 USD

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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