Electromagnetic Effects Test Engineer

The Boeing Company; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Study assistance

Salary packaging

Employee Incentive Program

Global opportunities

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking an Electromagnetic Effects Test Engineer at the Boeing Test Facility in Wacol to conduct EMI/EMC testing across defence and commercial programs. This role involves verification of customer requirements and continuous improvement of test procedures.

You will work with RF test equipment, automated test software, and analysis to support test schedules, with emphasis on MIL-STD-461/464 and room/ chamber testing environments.

Qualifications

• Tertiary engineering degree or related technical discipline.
• 2+ years' experience applying engineering practices, standards and regulations.
• Desirable MIL-STD-461/464 experience.
• Desirable ISO/IEC 17025 facility knowledge.
• Previous EMI/EMC testing in a lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EMI/EMC testing and verification of customer requirements across defence and commercial programs.
• Improve EMI/EMC test procedures and work instructions.
• Use EMC test equipment and RF test gear (Network Analysers, Spectrum Analysers, Power Amplifiers, Transient Generators, Oscilloscopes).
• Leverage automated test software to perform testing, data collection and reporting.
• Test in Semi-Anechoic chambers and Shielded Rooms.
• Align emission and susceptibility test configurations to MIL-STD-461 standards.
• Perform HIRF, RF COSITE, Antenna Coupling & RADHAZ analysis and testing.
• Provide test schedule assessments and cost estimations for customer requirements.
• Advise customers on EMI/EMC mitigation during design for compliance and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to an open, inclusive and innovative team culture.

Skills

EMI/EMC testing

Lab testing experience

RF test equipment knowledge

Test software usage

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Network Analysers

Spectrum Analysers

Power Amplifiers

Transient Generators

Oscilloscopes

EMC test equipment

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Electromagnetic Effects Test Engineer to conduct electromagnetic effects testing at the Boeing Test Facility in Wacol. This is an exciting opportunity where someone with knowledge of EMI/EMC testing and verification would excel. The team of engineers and technicians that work within the Boeing Test Facility are key to the successful delivery of BDA's internal test programs so a consistent focus on our people is critical. If you enjoy working with people, hold knowledge of military test standards and are interested in contributing to the successful delivery of a broad cross-section of BDA projects, apply today!

Responsibilities

As an Electromagnetic Effects Test Engineer with the Boeing Test Facility, you will:

• Conduct test, and verification of EMI/EMC customer requirements across multiple defence programs and commercial customers.
• Continuous improvement of EMI/EMC Test Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Have experience in the use of EMC test equipment and key RF test equipment including Network Analysers, Spectrum Analysers, Power Amplifiers, Transient Generators and Oscilloscopes.
• Knowledge of automated test software to perform testing, collect data and produce test reports.
• Conduct testing in Semi-Anechoic chambers and Shielded Rooms.
• Knowledge of Emission and Susceptibility testing configurations to meet relevant standards with an emphasis on MIL-STD-461.
• Perform HIRF, RF COSITE, Antenna Coupling & RADHAZ analysis and test.
• Perform engineering analysis of customer requirements to provide proposed test schedule including test setups and estimated costings.
• Advise customers with EMI/EMC analysis and mitigation mechanisms to assist in the design process for compliance with relevant standards and troubleshooting existing systems.
• Contribute to the open, inclusive and innovative team culture

To be considered for the role (Required Skills/Experience) you will have

• Tertiary degree qualification in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 2+ years' experience in applying relevant engineering practices, standards and regulations.
• Desirable previous experience with MIL-STD-461/464.
• Desirable knowledge of test facility compliance in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.
• Previous EMI/EMC test experience in a lab environment.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence Security Requirements.

About Us

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Study assistance
• Salary packaging
• Employee Incentive Program
• Global opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.