Senior EMC, HIRF, & Lightning Engineer (all genders)

Overview

Senior EMC, HIRF, & Lightning Engineer (all genders) at V&RIDION. This role involves designing and developing the aircraft and its installed systems, with potential innovative approaches to EMC, HIRF and Lightning protection for an all-electric aircraft. The position covers design support, analysis, testing and compliance activities, and provides specialist support to other engineering groups including systems and structures.

Responsibilities

• Proactively lead and execute technical tasks related to EMC, HIRF & Lightning protection for the Microliner development and certification, from capturing technical requirements to demonstrating compliance.
• Contribute to the definition, architecture, sizing, specification, and development of the overall electrical system with respect to EMC, HIRF and Lightning protection goals.
• Support high and low voltage electrics and avionics safety analysis and conduct system engineering tasks.
• Support the installation and integration of entire electrical/electronic systems on an aircraft level.
• Develop mitigation strategies for system noise and coupling issues, including shielding, grounding, and filtering solutions.
• Lead efforts to analyse and design system protection against high-intensity radiated fields (HIRF).
• Coordinate HIRF immunity tests with external labs and certification bodies.
• Develop strategies for direct and indirect lightning protection for airframe, electrical wiring, and electronic equipment.
• Plan, execute, and document EMC, HIRF, and lightning tests in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve electromagnetic interference issues observed during development or testing.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent (Electrical/Electronics).
• Minimum 8 years experience with HIRF, EMC and lightning protection (indirect effects).
• Experience with the full development lifecycle from conceptual design through to certification (EASA/FAA Part 23 or 25).
• Experience working in an EASA Part 21J Design Organization, or international equivalent.
• Knowledge of systems & safety engineering principles for safety critical systems (SAE ARP 4754/4761).
• Working experience with relevant industry standards, such as DO-160G, MIL-STD-461, ARP5414/ARP5415, and other applicable standards.
• Working knowledge with direct effects of lightning protection and certification is a plus.
• Experience with electric propulsion systems or high-voltage aerospace architectures is a plus.
• Proficiency coordinating activities of engineers internally and in partner supplier companies.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Self-motivated with a solution-oriented mindset, eager to learn, grow and apply new skills.
• Passionate about aviation and electrification of the aviation industry.

Why us?

• Be part of an ambitious team shaping the future of aviation.
• Flexible working hours with a culture of ownership and trust.
• Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership supporting mental health.
• Virtual stock options.
• Choose a mobility benefit: either a free charging station for your electric car or a public transport job ticket as part of the Deutschlandticket.
• Lease a high-quality bicycle or e-bike through our JobRad program with tax advantages.
• Pension scheme for long-term financial security.
• Work in Munich or Delft at modern facilities such as the Balan Campus in Munich or near Aerospace TU Delft.
• Opportunities to grow professionally and personally through independent projects and ideas.
• participate in internal social events and retreats.

About us

V&RIDION is a fast-growing deep tech start-up based in Munich, Germany. Our mission is to enable zero-emission regional air mobility by developing, building and certifying a full electric microliner for up to 9 passengers for short-haul flights by 2030. We leverage proven principles and available technology in electric motors and batteries to minimize risk and shorten the path to certification.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing