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Associate Engineer, EMC/RF

Element Materials Technology
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Dhs, MD 20588, US

Salary

$28 - $38 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Element is seeking an Associate Engineer, EMC/RF in Columbia, MD, to join their expanding team with a focus on compliance testing for EMC projects.
  • Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Science degree in a related field and have experience with laboratory safety and RF lab equipment.
  • The position requires proficiency in EMC testing, strong computer skills, and the ability to analyze testing data, with programming experience in Python or VEE being a plus.
  • The role offers a competitive salary of $70,000 per year and requires at least 1-2 years of relevant experience in the field.
  • Element values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates.

Overview

Element has an opportunity for an Associate Engineer, EMC/RF to support regulatory compliance testing of wireless and electronic devices. These roles require proficiency in various core business and technical skills, including but not limited to, compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies / procedures. This role involves hands-on RF and EMC testing, execution of standardized test procedures, data analysis, and support of FCC and international certification programs across a wide range of technologies and industries.  

 

If you're looking for a hands-on engineering experience working with a broad range of wireless and electronic technologies, in a collaborative technical environment with opportunities for skill development, career growth, and competitive compensation and benefits package, we encourage you to apply! 

 

Salary Range: 

$28 - $38 p/hour (non-exempt) 

Varied Work Shifts:

7am - 4pm ET

3pm - 12am ET (includes 10% shift differential)

 

 

Responsibilities

  • Perform EMC and RF compliance testing in accordance with applicable regulatory and standards requirements
  • Operate spectrum analyzers and related RF test equipment for radiated and conducted emissions and transmitter measurements
  • Set up, configure, and troubleshoot test setups in anechoic chambers, shielded enclosures, and open-area test sites
  • Learn and maintain knowledge of EMC/RF standards and practices
  • Collect, analyze, and document test data; support the preparation and review of regulatory compliance test reports
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and customers to resolve technical and compliance-related issues
  • Travel up to 15% for training, inter‑site collaboration, customer support, or project-specific needs

Skills / Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, STEM, or a related technical field from an ABET‑accredited institution, or equivalent experience
  • Working knowledge of laboratory safety and some regulatory requirements across major regions, including FCC (U.S.), ISED Canada, and EU directives
  • Experience using HW and RF lab equipment, such as: Oscilloscope, DC power analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Vector Network
  • Analyzer, Signal Generator and Cellular Communication Tester
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • High attention to detail with the ability to follow standardized test methods and produce accurate, repeatable results

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

 

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

 

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

 

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

 

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.




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