EMI-EMC Test Engineer

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.

Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.

Vast is looking for a Senior EMI-EMC Test Engineer, reporting to the Senior Manager, EMI-EMC, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of 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.