EMC Engineer

Cyient Limited; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 128,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyient Limited in Canada is seeking an EMC Engineer reporting to the Electrical & EMC & EWIS manager to protect aircraft against electromagnetic threats such as EMI, ESD, HIRF and lightning.

You will execute complex EMC assignments, review qualification documentation, assess aircraft-level interference, and collaborate with suppliers to optimize design and ensure regulatory certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; specialization in electromagnetics is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ EMC experience in aerospace or related fields.
• Solid understanding of aircraft and system design.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex engineering assignments in the EMC field.
• Assess compliance with fuel tank explosion prevention requirements.
• Review qualification documentation in electromagnetics (e.g., magnetic effects, audio frequency susceptibility, induced signal susceptibility, RF susceptibility, RF emissions, lightning-induced susceptibility, lightning direct effects, electrostatic discharge).
• Assess aircraft-level inter-system electromagnetic interference.
• Analyze modifications and non-conformances for certification alignment.
• Participate in meetings and design reviews with system suppliers for design optimization and cost reduction.
• Contribute to continued airworthiness projects as required and propose risk-mitigating solutions.
• Navigate regulatory relationships with TC, EASA, or FAA and aim for DAD / DAR status.

Skills

EMC theory & fields

RF/EMI/EMC expertise

Antenna & transmission line

DO-160 / SAE ARP familiarity

Regulatory knowledge (FAA/EASA/TC)

Problem solving & proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

EMA3D

Job description

Salary : USD 90000 to 100000

Profile Reporting directly to the Electrical & EMC & EWIS manager, the EMC Engineer will be responsible for aircraft protection against electromagnetic threats, including inter-system EMI, ESD, HIRF, and lightning.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute complex engineering assignments requiring expertise in the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) field.
• Assess compliance with fuel tank explosion prevention requirements for new and existing products.
• Review qualification documentation in electromagnetics (e.g., magnetic effects, audio frequency susceptibility, induced signal susceptibility, RF susceptibility, RF emissions, lightning-induced susceptibility, lightning direct effects, electrostatic discharge).
• Assess aircraft-level inter-system electromagnetic interference.
• Analyze modifications and non-conformances at the aircraft level and evaluate compliance with certification regulations.
• Participate in meetings and design reviews with system suppliers for design optimization and cost reduction.
• Participate in continued airworthiness projects as required and propose risk-mitigating solutions.
• You are familiar with regulatory working relationships with TC, EASA, or FAA, and you must be capable of obtaining DAD / DAR status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Specialization in electromagnetics is a strong asset.
• Minimum of 5 years of working experience in the EMC specialty.
• A general knowledge of aircraft and system design.

Skills

• Knowledge of electromagnetic fields, theory and transmission line phenomena, antennas and propagation, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC.
• Knowledge of 14 CFR 25.954 and 25.981 regulations and fuel tank protection against lightning, HIRF, static electricity, and other hazards.
• The candidate shall be familiar with the relevant industry standards and best practices (DO-160, SAE ARP, FAA advisory circulars and regulations), as well as other applicable airworthiness regulations.
• The candidate shall be able to analyze modifications at the aircraft level and check compliance with certification regulations.
• Knowledge EMA3D electromagnetic threat simulation / analysis tool is an asset.
• The candidate shall be self-motivated and are proactive in finding solutions to problems.