Rotorcraft EMC Engineer E3/EMC Specialist

Leonardo; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge: up to 12 flexi-days

Company pension with up to 15%Employer

Mental health support and wellbeing

Bonus scheme for eligible staff

Access to 4,000+ online courses (Cour 

Refer a friend reward

Flexible benefits up to £500

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leonardo is recruiting an EMC Engineer to join the Helicopter Division in Yeovil, Somerset. The role focuses on EMC/E3 design, development and qualification of helicopter installations and platforms to meet customer and certification needs.

Ideal candidates have EMC expertise, aerospace experience and knowledge of airworthiness regulations. On-site work is required 2–3 days per week with opportunities for progression to Chief Project roles or compliance verification leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject (Avionics, Electronics, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, RF & Microwave) or HNC/HND/BTEC with experience.
• Previous knowledge and experience of working in the electromagnetics discipline and ideally aerospace.
• Have knowledge and understanding of the relevant airworthiness regulations.
• Knowledge and experience in the design, development, integration and qualification of aircraft electrical and avionic systems.

Responsibilities

• Support bid activities for future contracts.
• Identify equipment qualification requirements and agree vendor equipment design and qualification strategies including test/analysis/ similarity documents.
• Prepare aircraft test documentation and conduct E3 testing (HIRF, Mutual Compatibility and TEMPEST, HERO/ HERP) on aircraft as directed.
• Review and manage vendor qualification activities according to EMC aerospace standards (DO-160, DEF STAN 59-411)
• Evaluate modifications of varying complexity with respect to electromagnetic environmental effects and provide Subject Matter Expert input to multidisciplinary teams throughout the design/development activity
• Undertake Helicopter testing/ analyses including generation of required documentation
• Analyse and implement design mitigation measures at platform level
• Produce documentation to support demonstration of compliance with civil/military requirements

Skills

EMC knowledge

Aerospace experience

Electromagnetic compatibility

Airworthiness regulatory knowledge

Education

Relevant engineering degree (Avionics, Electronics, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, RF & Microwave) or HNC/HND/BTEC with experience

Job description

Leonardo is recruiting an EMC Engineer to join the Helicopter Division in Yeovil, Somerset. The role focuses on EMC/E3 design, development and qualification of helicopter installations and platforms to meet customer and certification needs.

Ideal candidates have EMC expertise, aerospace experience and knowledge of airworthiness regulations. On-site work is required 2–3 days per week with opportunities for progression to Chief Project roles or compliance verification leadership.