EMC Test Engineer Jobs

EMC Test Engineer jobs are open across aerospace, defense, automotive, consumer electronics, and medical devices, from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in radiated emissions testing, conducted immunity, and pre-compliance lab work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAnduril
Top cityIrvine, CA
Work type83% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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EMC Test Engineer
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EMC Test Engineer
Eurofins
Santa Clara, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
$80k - $105k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Electronics Test Technician (EMC)
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Electronics Test Technician (EMC)
Element Materials Technology
Plano, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Technician
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
5,001-10,000

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Electrical System Test Engineer EMC, Air Dominance and Strike
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Electrical System Test Engineer EMC, Air Dominance and Strike
Anduril
Santa Ana, California
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$129k - $171k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
501-1,000

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EMC Test Technician
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EMC Test Technician
Masimo
Irvine, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Quality Control
$33 - $39/hr
On-Site
Associate's degree
1,001-5,000

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Laboratory Test Engineer - EMC
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Laboratory Test Engineer - EMC
UL Solutions
Fremont, California
Automation QA
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$112k - $145k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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EMC Test Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Anduril2 open roles
Applus1 open role
Masimo1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Technology & Software

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in EMC test engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, or a closely related field
  • Hands-on experience conducting radiated emissions and immunity testing in a shielded anechoic or semi-anechoic chamber
  • Working knowledge of FCC Part 15, CISPR standards, and IEC 61000 series test methods
  • Proficiency operating spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and near-field probes from major test equipment vendors
  • Ability to write clear, complete EMC test reports documenting setup, results, and failure analysis
  • Experience supporting product pre-compliance testing and coordinating submissions to accredited third-party labs

Tips for Your EMC Test Engineer Job Search

List your test equipment by name

Hiring managers scan for specific gear: list the signal analyzers, spectrum analyzers, antenna systems, and shielded chambers you've operated. Vague phrases like 'EMC equipment' won't pass an applicant tracking system keyword filter the way 'Rohde and Schwarz ESR' or 'Electro-Metrics' will.

Highlight standards you've tested to

FCC Part 15, CISPR 32, MIL-STD-461, IEC 61000, and ETSI are not interchangeable. Call out the exact standards your test reports were written to, because job postings are almost always written around one regulatory family, not all of them.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists emc test engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by lab type

In-house test labs at OEMs and third-party accredited labs have very different day-to-day work. Filter your search by industry and read the job description for phrases like 'NVLAP-accredited' or 'internal pre-compliance' to match your actual experience to the right environment.

Prepare a sample test report for interviews

Many EMC interview panels ask you to walk through a real test setup or failure investigation. Bring a redacted or sample test report you wrote, and be ready to explain how you interpreted a limit-line exceedance and what corrective action followed.

Negotiate around lab access and certification support

Beyond base pay, ask whether the role covers costs for NARTE EMC Engineer certification or attendance at an IEEE EMC Society symposium. Employers who fund these treat the role as a career track, not a technician slot, and that shapes your long-term growth.

EMC Test Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most emc test engineers?

The companies hiring the most emc test engineers right now include Anduril, Applus, and Masimo, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Delaware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, automotive OEMs, and medical device manufacturers are consistently among the heaviest hirers of this role.

How many emc test engineer jobs are remote?

About 17% of emc test engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of chamber and bench testing. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are pre-compliance consulting, test planning and documentation, and regulatory submissions work rather than active lab testing roles.

How do you become a emc test engineer?

Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, then build hands-on experience through internships or entry-level roles in a test lab. Learn the core regulatory families such as FCC, CISPR, and MIL-STD-461 by working through real test campaigns. Pursuing NARTE EMC Engineer certification strengthens your credentials and signals formal competency to employers.

How do you get hired as an emc test engineer with little experience?

Focus on roles titled EMC test technician or junior EMC engineer, which prioritize hands-on aptitude over a full certification portfolio. Volunteer to run pre-compliance scans on student or maker projects to build a lab log you can discuss in interviews. Employers in this field respond well to candidates who can describe a specific emissions failure they diagnosed, even from a low-stakes project.

What does the emc test engineer interview process look like?

Most interviews open with a phone screen covering your test equipment familiarity and the standards you've worked to. A technical panel or take-home exercise typically follows, asking you to interpret a test result, describe a chamber setup, or walk through a failure investigation. Some employers end with a lab tour or bench demonstration to verify hands-on confidence before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to emc test engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to emc test engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to each one that fits.

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