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EMC Test Engineer
Accepting applicationsDEKRA North America · Sterling, VA
Full-Time Mid RFaiateganrf
Posted
6d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Mid
Country
United States
In compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements, the application window for this position is expected to close on June 5, 2026, subject to change based on business need.
A Day in the Life and the Impact You’ll Make:
DEKRA is one of the world's leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies, offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing and certifications, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work and at home.
DEKRA Certification Inc. is looking for an EMC Test Engineer to perform Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Frequency testing.
What You’ll Do
Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by actively participating, taking responsibility, and following established procedures and policies.
Apply standard engineering principles for product evaluation and testing.
Perform Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Radio Frequency (RF) testing specifically.
Review pre-evaluation documents to understand objectives of assignment prior to start of service.
Perform satisfactory EMC and RF testing in accordance with Regulatory Standards requirements.
Analyze test data and generate test data sheets.
Create client deliverables in the form of test reports, letter reports, and certification reports.
Communicate test report results effectively with customers.
Work in the field/ On-site at client facilities as required.
Interface directly with internal and external clients.
Conduct routine operation, maintenance, calibration, qualification, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and
Assist in development, writing, review, and validation of test methods, laboratory SOPs, and other department level operating and quality documents.
Assist in investigation of, response to, and follow-up of client inquiries and complaints.
Coordinate with laboratory engineers, technicians and/or assistants on sample receiving, logging, pre-treatment, preparation, testing and other tasks.
Conduct multiple projects within tight deadlines.
Other tasks and duties may be assigned to meet project and/or business needs.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field plus minimum 2-year working experience in EMC industry. Master’s Degree is Preferred.
Ability and flexibility to work on shifts as assigned.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills. Must work well as a team, and across multiple cultures.
Strong analytical skills while handling multiple projects, delivering results on time using well developed logical problem-solving skills.
Customer focused
High level of professionalism and the ability to work autonomously.
Pro-active attitude and excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Able to read, comprehend, interpret and apply the requirements of test standards to various types of products.
Maintain adequate knowledge of technology relating to the position.
Computer & Math Skills. Windows-based computer programs including MS Word, Excel, and Access. Engineering level math.
Good technical/mechanical skills/aptitude.
Physical Considerations
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
Light to moderate lifting is required.
Travel Considerations
Travel domestic and/or overseas up to 25% of the time, including overnight stays.
Compensation
What You’ll Receive for the Value You Bring:
The base pay for this position is $75,000 annually to $85,000 annually. This position is designated as bonus-eligible, subject to plan terms and conditions. Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits
DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Colleagues can self-select from our benefits to create a package unique to their needs. These benefits include access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health well-being resources, and opportunities to learn and develop. Below is a list of benefits we offer our colleagues:
Health & Well-being Benefits
Health care benefits: medical & prescription, dental, vision (including Domestic Partners)
Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance
Company Health Savings Account contribution
Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits, with ability to earn participation rewards
Paid Parental Leave
Travel Assist (Domestic/International)
Financial Benefits
Participation in a 401(k) plan, with an employer match
Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
Group term life insurance with options to buy-up for self and others
Tax-free Service Awards
Growth And Development Benefits
Regional Advancement Program
Education Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Internal training and development resources to grow your career
LEAD Forward Leadership Development Program
Annual Career Goal Setting and Performance Review cycle participation
This list provides an overview of benefits provided for US-based colleagues; the DEKRA North America Employee Benefits Guide outlines plan details and further related eligibility requirements.
Additional Position Details
Reports to: Lab Manager, EMC
Work Model: On-site
Work Location: Sterling, VA
Supervises Others: N
Status: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
About Us
As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work, and at home. In DEKRA, you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.
We hope you’ll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!
DEKRA North America is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .
DEKRA North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email dekra.hr.na@dekra.com, or call +1 (770) 971-3788. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis .
DEKRA North America will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.
DEKRA North America participates in the E-Verify program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
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A Day in the Life and the Impact You’ll Make:
DEKRA is one of the world's leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies, offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing and certifications, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work and at home.
DEKRA Certification Inc. is looking for an EMC Test Engineer to perform Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Frequency testing.
What You’ll Do
Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by actively participating, taking responsibility, and following established procedures and policies.
Apply standard engineering principles for product evaluation and testing.
Perform Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Radio Frequency (RF) testing specifically.
Review pre-evaluation documents to understand objectives of assignment prior to start of service.
Perform satisfactory EMC and RF testing in accordance with Regulatory Standards requirements.
Analyze test data and generate test data sheets.
Create client deliverables in the form of test reports, letter reports, and certification reports.
Communicate test report results effectively with customers.
Work in the field/ On-site at client facilities as required.
Interface directly with internal and external clients.
Conduct routine operation, maintenance, calibration, qualification, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and
Assist in development, writing, review, and validation of test methods, laboratory SOPs, and other department level operating and quality documents.
Assist in investigation of, response to, and follow-up of client inquiries and complaints.
Coordinate with laboratory engineers, technicians and/or assistants on sample receiving, logging, pre-treatment, preparation, testing and other tasks.
Conduct multiple projects within tight deadlines.
Other tasks and duties may be assigned to meet project and/or business needs.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field plus minimum 2-year working experience in EMC industry. Master’s Degree is Preferred.
Ability and flexibility to work on shifts as assigned.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills. Must work well as a team, and across multiple cultures.
Strong analytical skills while handling multiple projects, delivering results on time using well developed logical problem-solving skills.
Customer focused
High level of professionalism and the ability to work autonomously.
Pro-active attitude and excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Able to read, comprehend, interpret and apply the requirements of test standards to various types of products.
Maintain adequate knowledge of technology relating to the position.
Computer & Math Skills. Windows-based computer programs including MS Word, Excel, and Access. Engineering level math.
Good technical/mechanical skills/aptitude.
Physical Considerations
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
Light to moderate lifting is required.
Travel Considerations
Travel domestic and/or overseas up to 25% of the time, including overnight stays.
Compensation
What You’ll Receive for the Value You Bring:
The base pay for this position is $75,000 annually to $85,000 annually. This position is designated as bonus-eligible, subject to plan terms and conditions. Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits
DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Colleagues can self-select from our benefits to create a package unique to their needs. These benefits include access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health well-being resources, and opportunities to learn and develop. Below is a list of benefits we offer our colleagues:
Health & Well-being Benefits
Health care benefits: medical & prescription, dental, vision (including Domestic Partners)
Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance
Company Health Savings Account contribution
Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits, with ability to earn participation rewards
Paid Parental Leave
Travel Assist (Domestic/International)
Financial Benefits
Participation in a 401(k) plan, with an employer match
Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
Group term life insurance with options to buy-up for self and others
Tax-free Service Awards
Growth And Development Benefits
Regional Advancement Program
Education Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Internal training and development resources to grow your career
LEAD Forward Leadership Development Program
Annual Career Goal Setting and Performance Review cycle participation
This list provides an overview of benefits provided for US-based colleagues; the DEKRA North America Employee Benefits Guide outlines plan details and further related eligibility requirements.
Additional Position Details
Reports to: Lab Manager, EMC
Work Model: On-site
Work Location: Sterling, VA
Supervises Others: N
Status: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
About Us
As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work, and at home. In DEKRA, you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.
We hope you’ll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!
DEKRA North America is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .
DEKRA North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email dekra.hr.na@dekra.com, or call +1 (770) 971-3788. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis .
DEKRA North America will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.
DEKRA North America participates in the E-Verify program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
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