The EMI/EMC Technician performs testing, troubleshooting, and data management for EMI tests in aerospace and defense projects, ensuring compliance with standards.
Job Description
Summary
How would you like to join our team as an EMI/EMC technician to perform informal and qualification testing of equipment and systems in the commercial and defense aerospace and ground vehicle propulsion electronics businesses. The individual should be a self-starter, energetic, versatile, problem solver, and have a willingness to work as part of a team. The candidate must be willing to work off-shift hours if necessary.
Responsibilities:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $55500 - $88800
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Summary
How would you like to join our team as an EMI/EMC technician to perform informal and qualification testing of equipment and systems in the commercial and defense aerospace and ground vehicle propulsion electronics businesses. The individual should be a self-starter, energetic, versatile, problem solver, and have a willingness to work as part of a team. The candidate must be willing to work off-shift hours if necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the EMI test reviews.
- Set up the Equipment Under Test (EUT) and related test cables as defined in the Electromagnetic Interference Test Procedure (EMITP) and/or as directed by the EMI Engineer.
- Initiate and maintain an EMI Test Log.
- Provide operation of the EMI test equipment in accordance with the EMITP.
- Initiate and maintain an EMI Test Notebook containing EMI data sheets, EMI checklists, EMI Test Data and other pertinent test information.
- Complete the test data sheet as defined by the EMITP.
- Disassemble and/or store the EMI test method equipment upon test method completion and review.
- Disassemble and/or store the EMI test setup upon test completion and review of all testing.
- Maintain an organized and clean test area.
- Troubleshoot problem areas regarding test failures, etc.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Associate's Degree in Engineering
- Working knowledge of electronic circuits (analog, digital and power) and experience working with a large array of electronic instruments.
- Candidate must be organized, flexible, and able to multitask in a dynamic team environment.
- Strong communications skills, both written and verbal
- Proficiency of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Visio.
- Work off-shifts as necessary, including overtime and weekends
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in test to MIL-STD-461 (A-G), RTCA/DO-160 (C-G). Relevant test experience with Boeing specification D6-16050-4(A-F).
- Associates degree in Electronics Technology with minimum of 5 years of job-related experience or equivalent. Equivalent military training and work experience in the EMI discipline may be considered.
- Strong knowledge of RF principals, RF Engineering with an emphasis in EMI engineering
- Familiarity with all EMI test requirements, and test equipment (such as antennas, spectrum analyzers, power amplifiers).
- Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and follow: schematics, engineering drawings, circuit layouts, and parts lists; cable harnesses: wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and parts lists; mechanical assemblies: mechanical drawings and parts lists
- Full understanding and application of Radiated Susceptibility, Conducted Susceptibility, Radiated Emissions, Conducted Emissions, Lightning, HIRF and other specialty EMI test configurations, elements and requirements
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $55500 - $88800
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Top Skills
Circuit Layouts
Emi Test Equipment
Engineering Drawings
MS Office
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