Senior Test Engineer, Electromagnetic Laboratory

<h2><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">About Epirus</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0}"> </span></h2> <p><span data-contrast="none">Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"> </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160}"> </span></p> <h3><strong><span data-contrast="none">Job Summary:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> </span></h3> <p><span data-contrast="none">This is an exciting role an innovative, high-growth defense technology company. We are seeking a highly skilled </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Senior Test Engineer, Electromagnetic Laboratory </span></strong><span data-contrast="none">to oversee our multi-client testing facility. In this role, you will develop and own technical lab operations from the ground up, mentor a small team of motivated test engineers, and serve as the primary engineering consultant for our aerospace, defense, and commercial clients. You will lead test execution for RF, Antenna Over-the-Air (OTA), and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing, helping clients troubleshoot failures in real time. The ideal candidate blends deep electromagnetic testing technical expertise with excellent project management and client-facing communication.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160}"> </span></p> <h2><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Responsibilities:</span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0}"> </span></h2> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Develop and own daily technical lab operations of two large anechoic chambers and associated RF test equipment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Act as the technical lead and mentor for a small team of motivated test engineers</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Serve as the primary liaison between Epirus and our aerospace, defense, and commercial clients throughout the testing lifecycle.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Execute complex RF, Antenna OTA, and EMC measurements and tests to client statements of work and aerospace/defense standards. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Develop automation scripts (Python, MATLAB) to optimize test time and streamline data collection.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Provide active engineering support to clients to assist in troubleshooting failures and analyze data to produce compliance-ready test reports and certificates.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Oversee lab scheduling and project prioritization to efficiently balance multiple client accounts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Interface regularly with the larger test engineering organization in Torrance, CA to further refine test methodology and measurement techniques.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Manage the calibration and preventative maintenance schedules for all laboratory assets.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></p> <h2><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Basic Qualifications:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0}"> </span></h2> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">5-8 years of experience (with B.S.) or 3-5 years of experience (with M.S.) in RF, Antenna OTA, or EMC Test.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Solid theoretical understanding of RF, Antenna OTA, and EMC test and measurement principles.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Highly proficient in using RF test and measurement equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), Spectrum Analyzers, High-Speed Oscilloscopes, Waveform & Signal Generators, Power Meters, AutoCal and SOLT Calibration.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Solid understanding of aerospace and defense testing standards including MIL-STD-461 and DO-160.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Experience developing automated test stands for various types of hardware.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Experience mentoring junior engineers and providing feedback aligned with the principles of radical candor.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Experience with client-facing project management, particularly communicating changes to schedule and technical scope.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Strong written and oral communication skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Organized; comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">US Citizen or Permanent Resident (future security clearance may be required).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160}"> </span></p> <h2><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Preferred Skills and Experience:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0}"> </span></h2> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Experience as a people manager – building teams, developing young talent, and defining team roadmaps.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Experience certifying a laboratory to ISO/IEC 17025 and/or AS9100.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Experience working in a multi-client or commercial test house environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Deep knowledge of other defense and commercial testing standards including MIL-STD-810, CISPR, IEC 61000, and ISO (automotive EMC).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Comfortable with object-orientated programming using Python.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">ITAR REQUIREMENTS:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. </span><span data-contrast="none">We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. </span><a href="https://www.epirusinc.com/open-roles"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Join us and rewrite the rules.</span></span></a><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><em data-stringify-type="italic">As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. </em></div><div class="title">For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is: </div><div class="pay-range"><span>$124,600</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$151,300 USD</span></div></div></div>