EMC/E3 Engineer - Helicopters (Hybrid)

Leonardo S.p.A.; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Job summary

Leonardo in Yeovil, Somerset is seeking an EMC/ E3 Engineer to join the Helicopter Division. The role involves supporting bids, defining test strategies, performing E3 testing on aircraft, and ensuring compliance with EMC standards. On-site presence is required 2–3 days per week.

Applicants should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in electromagnetics within aerospace, with knowledge of airworthiness regulations and integration of avionics systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Avionics, Electronics, Physics or related field.
• Experience in electromagnetics discipline, preferably aerospace.
• Knowledge of airworthiness regulations relevant to EMC/Aircraft.
• Experience with design, development, integration and qualification of aircraft electrical/avionic systems.

Responsibilities

• Support bid activities for future contracts.
• Identify equipment qualification requirements and agree test/qualification strategies.
• Prepare aircraft test documentation and conduct E3 testing (HIRF, TEMPEST, etc.).
• Review vendor qualification activities per EMC aerospace standards (DO-160, DEF STAN 59-411).
• Evaluate modifications for electromagnetic environmental effects and advise multi-disciplinary teams.
• Undertake helicopter testing/ analyses and document results.
• Produce documentation to demonstrate compliance with civil/military requirements.

Skills

EMC knowledge

Aerospace EMC

Test planning

Documentation

Education

First/Second Degree in Avionics, Electronics, Physics or related

Tools

EMC test equipment

Job description

Leonardo in Yeovil, Somerset is seeking an EMC/ E3 Engineer to join the Helicopter Division. The role involves supporting bids, defining test strategies, performing E3 testing on aircraft, and ensuring compliance with EMC standards. On-site presence is required 2–3 days per week.

Applicants should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in electromagnetics within aerospace, with knowledge of airworthiness regulations and integration of avionics systems.