Aerospace EMC Test Engineer: DO-160 & Pre-Compliance

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace company in San Jose, California, is seeking an EMC specialist to lead DO-160G and MIL-461 testing activities for in-house and external labs. You will set up test plans, calibrate equipment, and collaborate with design engineers on certification efforts.

The role emphasizes aerospace EMC, power electronics exposure, and a strong knowledge of DO-160 and CISPR standards. This on-site position offers a competitive base pay and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Experience with EMC testing and DO-160G/MIL-461 standards.
• Familiarity with DO-160, MIL-461, CISPR 12/16/25/32, and FCC parts.
• EMC pre-compliance and certification in aerospace/automotive advised.

Responsibilities

• Prepare DO-160G Test Plans for Archer products.
• Set up and run in-house EMC testing and report generation.
• Procure, maintain, and calibrate EMC equipment (antennas, LISNs, probes, test receivers, RF cables).
• Collaborate with EMC Design Engineers to test and certify Archer products.
• Work with external labs for aircraft level/certification testing.

Skills

EMC testing

EMC standards knowledge

Aerospace industry experience

DO-160G/MIL-461 knowledge

Power electronics background

Tools

LISNs

Antennas

BCI Probes

EMI receivers

Spectrum Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Vector Network Analyzer

Job description

Archer, an aerospace company in San Jose, California, is seeking an EMC specialist to lead DO-160G and MIL-461 testing activities for in-house and external labs. You will set up test plans, calibrate equipment, and collaborate with design engineers on certification efforts.

The role emphasizes aerospace EMC, power electronics exposure, and a strong knowledge of DO-160 and CISPR standards. This on-site position offers a competitive base pay and equal opportunity employment.