Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) engineer

Job summary

The selected candidate will ensure compliance with electromagnetic compatibility requirements and protect aircraft systems from electromagnetic threats. Responsibilities include executing complex EMC engineering assignments, supporting resolution of EMC-related issues, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Job details

Role: Senior Engineer Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (Onsite) Position type: Contract / Full Time Experience - 8yrs in EMC, 4 years working experience with systems or structures EMC Job Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) to support aircraft development, certification, production, and in-service programs. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with electromagnetic compatibility requirements and protecting aircraft systems and structures from electromagnetic threats including Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF), Low-Intensity Radiated Fields (LIRF), Lightning Effects, and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). The role involves executing complex EMC engineering assignments including technical analyses, similarity assessments, simulations, and compliance evaluations. The engineer will support the resolution of EMC-related issues impacting certification, production, and operational aircraft while ensuring compliance with applicable aerospace regulations and industry standards. The candidate will evaluate new and modified aircraft systems and structures to determine EMC impacts and define appropriate compliance strategies. Responsibilities include reviewing and preparing engineering documentation such as EMC test procedures, test reports, analysis reports, and certification compliance documentation. The selected candidate will support aircraft-level EMC qualification testing activities including planning, witnessing, coordinating, and reporting of EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning, and ESD tests. The role also includes participation in technical reviews, project planning, and risk assessment activities to support successful program execution. Additionally, the engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, certification, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure EMC requirements are effectively integrated throughout the aircraft development lifecycle. The role may also include mentoring junior engineers and supporting continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices. Candidate Profile Expectations Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering, Engineering Sciences, Physics, or a related discipline Minimum 8+ years of Aerospace EMC Qualification/Certification experience Strong expertise in EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning Protection, and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Experience with RTCA DO-160 and SAE ARP Standards Familiarity with FAA, EASA, and TCCA Airworthiness Regulations Experience preparing EMC Test Procedures, Test Reports, and Compliance Documentation Experience supporting Aircraft EMC Testing and Certification Activities Ability to perform technical analyses and resolve complex EMC issues Experience working within multidisciplinary aerospace engineering teams Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills Experience Mentoring Junior Engineers Is Preferred Fuel Tank Ignition Prevention experience is considered an asset EMC Simulation Tool experience is considered an asset Skill Matrix (Mandatory) Skill Area Skills Years of Experience and Remarks Aerospace EMC EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning Protection, ESD EMC Certification Aircraft EMC Qualification & Certification Industry Standards RTCA DO-160, SAE ARP Standards Airworthiness Regulations FAA, EASA, TCCA Regulations EMC Testing EMC Test Procedures, Test Reports, Compliance Documentation Aircraft Programs Aircraft Development / Certification Programs Education Electrical Engineering, Engineering Sciences, Physics Nice to Have Fuel Tank Ignition Prevention Experience EMC Simulation Tools Experience (HFSS, CST, FEKO, ANSYS, etc.) French Language Skills

What you’ll do

The selected candidate will ensure compliance with electromagnetic compatibility requirements and protect aircraft systems from electromagnetic threats. Responsibilities include executing complex EMC engineering assignments, supporting resolution of EMC-related issues, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline and a minimum of 8 years of Aerospace EMC Qualification/Certification experience. Strong expertise in EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning Protection, and ESD is required, along with experience in preparing EMC documentation and supporting aircraft testing.

Listed skills

• Compliance Documentation · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• discipline · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Electromagnetic Compatibility
• EMI
• HIRF
• LIRF
• Lightning Protection
• Electrostatic Discharge
• Aerospace EMC
• EMC Certification
• RTCA DO-160
• SAE ARP Standards
• FAA Regulations
• EASA Regulations
• TCCA Regulations
• EMC Testing
• Aircraft Development
• Engineering Documentation

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology