Electrophysics Engineer/Scientist 3

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking an Electrophysics Engineer/Scientist 3 for a contract opportunity in San Antonio, TX.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
•Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, engineering physics or physics.
•Must be familiar with the Electromagnetic concepts (such as RF isolation, shielding, grounding, and filtering)
•Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time as required.
•5 or more years’ related work experience (Career Level).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform complicated trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design for E3 performance
Work (under minimal direction) to achieve Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of electronics, wiring and structure
Interface with manufacturing for complex E3 aspects of the designs, coordinate with suppliers to assure compatibility at the system level. Report achievements and issues to program management and customers
Support project management by coordinating development of work statement, budget, schedule and other required inputs and conducting appropriate reviews
Other job responsibilities may include:
Develop and implement Test Automation for aircraft modifications
Apply EMI engineering technology experience to document and solve complex problems
Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analyses to predict component, interconnects, and system performance and to optimize design
Apply conversion, correction, and antenna factors to EMI/EMC analyses and test
Work on a cross-functional support team and communicate clearly in various review boards both internally & externally
Process engineering data into meaningful tables and graphs for inclusion into reports.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
•An ABET accredited Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a Master’s/PhD in electrical engineering is preferred.
•Active U.S. Security Clearance.
•Familiarity in the defense or aerospace industry.
•Previous experience of MIL-STD-461/464 and/or DO-160 EMI/EMC.
•Prior experience with Aerospace Electromagnetic •Environmental Effects (E3).
•Experience with EMI qualification testing for aircraft LRU’s, including reviewing procedures and test reports.
•Familiar with aircraft-level E3 requirements and test methods within MIL-STD-464.
•Familiar with electrical bonding best practices in support of E3 compliance.
•Foundation in RF systems and/or computational E3 analytical software tools.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

WORK HOURS:
•Full-Time-9/80

ADDITIONAL:
•This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.


 
Job Number: 216176
Job Location: San Antonio, TX
Rate: Up to $82.55 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 11/07/2025
Last Updated: 11/07/2025
Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Patricia Serge
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: pserge@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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