EMI-EMC Specialist
VASTLong Beach, California, United States
Posted January 16, 2026
45 - 52 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Vast is a company that contributes to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. They are building artificial gravity space stations and are looking for talented people to join their team.
Job Description
Vast is looking for an EMI-EMC Specialist to support the development of systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Responsibilities include building and maintaining EMI-EMC test capabilities, supporting hiring for EMI-EMC technician and engineering roles, and working with cross-functional teams to guide best practices for EMI-EMC design & test.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in an EMI-EMC related role
- 7+ years of experience in MIL-STD-461 / DO-160 test
- Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related STEM discipline
- Experience with software development for EMI-EMC test automation
- Experience with space charging for spacecraft, triboelectrification, grounding & bonding
- Characterization of shielding effectiveness for harnessing and spacecraft structures
- Electronics prototyping skills such as soldering, breadboarding, troubleshooting with common lab equipment
- Experience with digital communications buses such as Ethernet, RS-422, PCIe, GMII, etc.
- Background in electromagnetics, triboelectrification, and plasma effects in spacecraft systems
- Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with cross disciplinary teams
- Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- One Medical membership
- ClassPass credits
- Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
- Other discounts and perks
- Exceptional food perks
