Senior Electrical Engineer, EMI/EMC Design | Remote Opportunity for Top Candidates | Fastwater Staffing

Location: Costa Mesa, California, USA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-site/Remote
Start Date: Immediate
Compensation: TBD -- based on skills and experience

Important Screening Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance.
• Candidates should have a strong interest in supporting advanced defense and national security programs.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer, EMI/EMC Design to lead EMI/EMC design, analysis, testing, and mitigation activities for advanced electrical and electronic systems. In this role, you will work across the product development lifecycle to identify and resolve electromagnetic compatibility challenges, support PCB and system-level design, and ensure compliance with applicable military and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead EMI/EMC design, analysis, testing, and mitigation activities for complex electrical systems.
• Perform Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) analysis and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support specialized E3 areas including HERO, HEMP, lightning protection, ESD, RF exposure limits, and operational electromagnetic compatibility.
• Plan and execute EMI/EMC testing using laboratory equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, antennas, and LISNs.
• Use simulation tools to analyze and troubleshoot EMI/EMC issues.
• Review PCB layouts and electrical designs to ensure mechanical, electrical, EMI/EMC, and manufacturing requirements are met.
• Read and interpret schematics and recommend appropriate design practices, grounding, filtering, and protection techniques.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and systems engineering teams to resolve EMI/EMC issues.
• Prepare technical reports, test documentation, and engineering recommendations.
• Manage multiple engineering activities while meeting technical and schedule objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in EMI/EMC design and testing.
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI standards and regulations, including:
  • MIL-STD-461G
  • MIL-STD-464D
  • RTCA DO-160
  • FCC
  • IEC
  • CISPR
  • SAE
• Proven expertise in E3 design, analysis, testing, and mitigation.
• Experience with HERO, HEMP, lightning protection, ESD, RF exposure limits, and operational electromagnetic compatibility.
• Hands-on experience with EMI/EMC test equipment, including:
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Antennas
  • LISNs
• Experience using simulation tools such as ANSYS and CST Microwave Studio for EMI/EMC analysis.
• Strong understanding of PCB layout techniques, including multilayer design, grounding, filtering, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with interfaces such as MIPI, DisplayPort, I2C, SPI, PCIe, and USB.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability electronic systems.
• Experience leading EMI/EMC compliance activities from design through testing and qualification.
• Experience with complex embedded electronic systems and mixed-signal PCB designs.
• Strong understanding of electromagnetic compatibility considerations across system, PCB, and component levels.
• Active U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.