EMC / RF Engineer

a.i. solutions is seeking a motivated Electromagnetic Compatibility / Radio Frequency / Ionizing Radiation (EMC / RF / IR) engineer to join the team supporting the NASA Launch Service Program at Kennedy Space Center. The Avionics Engineer will be assigned to the Vehicle Engineering and Analysis (VE&A) department, performing tasks related to commercial launch vehicle systems and supporting our NASA customer. The position involves working directly with spacecraft and launch vehicle providers to ensure mission and vehicle requirements are properly implemented through review and independent verification. The individual will also ensure NASA maintains insight into launch vehicle capabilities and exercises approval authority on applicable deliverables and analyses. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to embrace the a.i. solutions mission and work to continually exceed customer expectations.

Essential Roles, Responsibilities, and Skills :

• Familiarity with electromagnetic and physics concepts to execute electromagnetic compatibility, ionizing radiation, and RF link analyses as applied to payload and launch vehicle integration
• Perform electromagnetic modeling, intermodulation analysis, and antenna, transmitter, and receiver characteristics analyses
• Knowledge of grounding, bonding, wiring practices, induced lightning effects, static charging, and RF environments at launch sites
• Understanding of space weather and ionizing radiation effects on hardware design and survivability, using tools like AP8, AP9, NOVICE, EMA3D Charge, and CREME96
• Write and review EMC Control plans; evaluate test data per standards such as MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1541, MIL-STD-464, and NASA-STD-4003A
• Conduct electromagnetic safety margin analysis; evaluate electroexplosive devices and critical circuits
• Participate in requirements development, review, and maintenance
• Review Interface Control Documents and mission-related documents
• Act as liaison between NASA and launch vehicle providers
• Support and present technical assessments at mission reviews and Engineering Review Boards
• Provide flight design certification support for new launch service providers
• Support process improvement activities
• Travel as required

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Desired Background :

MAKE A MOVE, MAKE AN IMPACT.

a.i. solutions, founded over 25 years ago, aims to MAKE AN IMPACT by exceeding expectations. Joining our team means using your passion and ingenuity to innovate, defend national security, and enable access to space. MAKE A MOVE to be part of a driven team with shared ambitions and recognition for individual contributions.

BENEFITS THAT MAKE AN IMPACT :

401k Safe Harbor Plan with employer contributions from Day 1

Paid parental leave for both parents

Company-paid Life / AD&D insurance

Tuition Assistance

Wellness programs promoting wellbeing and work-life balance

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is committed to informing all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. For details, see the 'Know Your Rights' notice from the Department of Labor.

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