Senior Systems Test Engineer - Emi/Emc

Business Unit:
Cubic Defense
Company Details:
When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.
We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.
Job Details:
Job Summary: The Senior Systems Test Engineer - EMI/EMC operates and maintains an Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) lab facility capable of supporting the contractual needs of all Cubic Defense programs. This position typically works under general supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position exercise discretionary decision-making authority. During slower times, the successful candidate will support environmental test or other Systems Test activities.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interfaces with Design Engineering to provide EMC analysis and direction for all Cubic Defense programs.
• Assists Design Engineering on selection of Shielding, Bonding, Filtering and Bandwidth & Amplitude Limiting devices and materials
• Reviews designs to provide insights and solutions to EMC related design, packaging, and implementation issues
• Interfaces with customer and/or regulatory representatives during program meetings and formal qualification tests
• Performs all duties related to maintaining the presence of an EMC lab, including scheduling, selection of test equipment, maintenance of the facility, building of test jigs, selection of outside specialty calibration sources and creation of documentation.
• Performs testing in support of engineering evaluation testing, pre-compliance testing, and formal qualification testing.
• Performs testing on new materials to ascertain their EMC benefits
• Provides quotation and estimation of EMC program costs
• Develops formal EMC test procedures and test reports
• Develops external business revenue flow through the sale of independent EMC test lab services

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Four-year college degree in electrical engineering plus a minimum of five years experience in EMC test and laboratory operations. Masters degree preferred.
• NARTE EMC Engineering Certification required, EMC Technician Certification desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-285, RTCA DO-160, FCC Parts 2, 15 and 18; familiarity with ISO-17025, CISPR 11 & 22, EN 50081 and EN 50082 and Defence Standard 59-411 preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of radio frequency generation, propagation, control, safety and measurement techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of transient high voltage and high current pulse generation and measurement techniques.
• Ability to hold DoD Secret level clearance and COMSEC briefing. Current clearance is a plus.
• Ability to work in an environment of radio frequency and high voltage exposure hazards, ensuring both personal and colleagues' safety.
• Ability to interpret intent of standards for new products. Good analytical and numeric skills. Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to prioritize work, complete multiple tasks, and work under deadlines. Thorough familiarity with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel & Word) and the ability to merge digital photos, charts, tables and graphs into large documents. Ability to interpret large quantities of data and to convey the significance to non-technical parties.
• Good communicative and interpersonal skills are essential to perform duties.

Cubic Pay Range:
89,040 $ - 122,430 $ * + benefits.
*Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market.
The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Worker Type:
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