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Senior EMI-EMC Test Engineer

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $147,600 - $209,520

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
94 days
Vast's roles stay open a median of 103 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
35% of Vast's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Vast
high
202 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
Hiring momentum
67 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vast's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vast.

About this role

The Senior EMI-EMC Test Engineer at Vast will be responsible for implementing and developing EMI-EMC test procedures for spacecraft and components, ensuring compliance with relevant standards. The role involves performing tests, managing test resources, and communicating the importance of EMC tests to hardware engineers. This position requires both technical expertise and the ability to contribute to a culture of ownership within the team.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vast as an employer.

What you need

  • Associate’s Degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related STEM discipline
  • 4+ years of experience working in EMI/EMC test related role
  • Deep understanding of MIL-STD-461, DO-160, CISPR or similar EMC test standards

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related STEM discipline
  • In depth knowledge of laboratory test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, voltage & current probes, conducted susceptibility waveform generators, milliohm & megaohm meters, etc.
  • Experience working with spacecraft and flight hardware in a cleanroom or payload integration environment
  • Experience with test equipment automation in TILE!, ELEKTRA, or Python
  • Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills

What you get

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technology stack or tools used in the role
  • The position requires travel and potential overtime, which may affect work-life balance
  • The role involves working in a highly regulated environment due to U.S. export control compliance

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Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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