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EMC Compliance Engineer

Neuralink
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Translational
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • 3+ years of hands-on EMC, EMI, ESD, RF, and electrical compliance experience on complex electronic systems
  • Strong bench-debug skills using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, near-field probes, current probes, LISNs, signal generators, RF amplifiers, VNAs, ESD simulators, power supplies, electronic loads, and data-acquisition tools
  • Practical understanding of grounding, shielding, filtering, cable management, isolation, ESD protection, PCB layout and stackups, return-current control, power integrity, clock harmonics, common-mode noise, and radiated/conducted emissions
  • Ability to read schematics, PCB layouts, cable drawings, mechanical assemblies, system block diagrams, and firmware state diagrams well enough to identify EMC failure modes
  • Direct experience planning, executing, debugging, and documenting EMC tests
Nice to have
  • Experience with medical devices, implants, surgical robotics, or wireless power transfer systems
  • Experience with BLE, Wi-Fi, 5G, UWB, or other wireless systems in regulated products, including wireless coexistence testing and risk assessment per ANSI C63.27 (or equivalent)
  • Prior experience managing or interfacing with third-party certification laboratories (e.g., UL, TÜV, Intertek), including familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, and contributing EMC data to regulatory submissions (IDE, 510(k), PMA, or equivalent)
  • Experience with medical device design controls, ISO 14971 risk management, and product development lifecycle in a regulated environment
  • Experience with international EMC and RF regulatory requirements and certifications (e.g., EU RED/CE marking, ISED Canada, MIC Japan, KC Korea) and CISPR emissions standards (e.g., CISPR 11)
What the job really is

The EMC Compliance Engineer at Neuralink will be responsible for developing and executing EMC compliance strategies and test plans for various electronic systems, including implantable devices and surgical robotics. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate EMC risks, conducting compliance testing, and maintaining documentation for regulatory submissions. Additionally, the engineer will enhance internal EMC testing capabilities and educate design teams on best practices.

Benefits
  • An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
  • Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Commuter benefits
  • Meals provided
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The salary range is broad, indicating variability based on individual qualifications
  • The role involves significant collaboration with regulatory bodies, which may introduce additional complexity and scrutiny in the work
  • The position requires staying current with advancements in EMC standards, which may require ongoing learning and adaptation
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