Aircraft Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer

SEGULA Technologies; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies is seeking an EMC engineering lead for aerospace programs in the United States. You will lead EMI/HIRF/LIRF, perform analyses, review test procedures, and drive certification activities with suppliers and clients.

You hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Sciences or Physics and have 8+ years in EMC, with 4+ years in aerospace EMC qualification/certification. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Sciences or Physics.
• Minimum 8 years of EMC experience, including aerospace.
• 4+ years in EMC qualification/certification for aerospace programs.
• Familiarity with RTCA/DO-160, SAE ARPs and airworthiness regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex EMC assignments (EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning, Electrostatics) using analyses, simulation, or other methods.
• Drive EMC certification and sustainment activities across production and in-service environments.
• Define scope, plan milestones, manage risks, and ensure tasks meet priorities.
• Review and approve engineering documents and test reports for compliance.
• Mentor junior staff and act as EMC lead on projects.

Skills

EMC expertise

Leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering or Physics

Engineering Sciences

Tools

Electromagnetic simulation tools

Job description

• Lead complex engineering assignments related to EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning, and Electrostatics including performing detailed analyses using similarity assessments, simulation, and/or analytical methods.
• Help drive the resolution of electromagnetic related issues to support EMC certification and sustaining activities to support production and in-service.
• Define scope of work and EMC effort for engineering projects, plan activities/milestones, highlight technical risks, and complete tasks according to priorities.
• Analyze new and/or modified system or structure designs to assess technical engineering impacts and propose EMC compliance approaches. Review/approve associated engineering documentation such as test procedures, test reports and analysis reports. Verify compliance with certification regulations.
• Propose, drive and support knowledge capture initiatives. Support identification and closure of knowledge and skills gaps.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and interns. Act as EMC lead on projects, delegating and supervising the work of junior team members and interns. Coach, mentor, and train new employees in the EMC team.
• Support creation and updating of technical requirements for EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning, and Electrostatics.
• Provide EMC guidance and support to collaborative R&D teams (universities, industry) in solving issues related to Electromagnetics and driving activities to completion.
• Represent the EMC team at multidisciplinary meetings. Engage with internal and external suppliers, partners, and clients.
• Identify and implement improvements to Bombardier processes and best practices.
• Support and witness EMC tests in Canada, the United States and Europe as needed.
• Prepare/review aircraft level EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning, and Electrostatic Discharge test procedures, oversee testing, and generate test reports.
• Prepare Certification Design Compliance Report
• You hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Sciences or Physics.
• You have eight (8) years minimum experience in EMC that may include work and/or academic experience.
• You have a minimum of four (4) years working experience with systems or structures EMC qualification/certification in the aerospace industry.
• You have knowledge of relevant industry standards (RTCA/DO-160, SAE ARPs) and high-level familiarity with airworthiness (TCCA, FAA, EASA) Regulations and Advisory Materials pertaining to EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning, and Electrostatics.
• You thrive working in a team, and can leverage the community for support from other disciplines, including airworthiness, manufacturing, and other engineering disciplines to achieve common goals.
• You demonstrate engineering leadership and work autonomously to achieve the goals established for you, your team and your business division.
• You are regarded as a specialist in at least one aspect of EMC and have demonstrated a depth and breadth of knowledge and skill in other areas of EMC. You are recognized by your peers as a resource in the EMC field.
• You have experience participating in major project and design reviews and are able to identify technical, schedule and budget risks related to EMC.
• You possess excellent problem-solving skills and are capable of applying your expertise to reach creative solutions within a multi-disciplinary group.
• You possess good oral and written skills, can effectively communicate achievements and challenges to technical as well as non-technical management. French is an asset.
• You have preferably participated in a minimum of one (1) aircraft development program.
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools is an asset.
• Knowledge of the aviation business is an asset.

• Lead complex engineering assignments related to EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning, and Electrostatics including performing detailed analyses using similarity assessments, simulation, and/or analytical methods.
• Help drive the resolution of electromagnetic related issues to support EMC certification and sustaining activities to support production and in-service.
• Define scope of work and EMC effort for engineering projects, plan activities/milestones, highlight technical risks, and complete tasks according to priorities.
• Analyze new and/or modified system or structure designs to assess technical engineering impacts and propose EMC compliance approaches. Review/approve associated engineering documentation such as test procedures, test reports and analysis reports. Verify compliance with certification regulations.
• Propose, drive and support knowledge capture initiatives. Support identification and closure of knowledge and skills gaps.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and interns. Act as EMC lead on projects, delegating and supervising the work of junior team members and interns. Coach, mentor, and train new employees in the EMC team.
• Support creation and updating of technical requirements for EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning, and Electrostatics.
• Provide EMC guidance and support to collaborative R&D teams (universities, industry) in solving issues related to Electromagnetics and driving activities to completion.
• Represent the EMC team at multidisciplinary meetings. Engage with internal and external suppliers, partners, and clients.
• Identify and implement improvements to Bombardier processes and best practices.
• Support and witness EMC tests in Canada, the United States and Europe as needed.
• Prepare/review aircraft level EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning, and Electrostatic Discharge test procedures, oversee testing, and generate test reports.
• Prepare Certification Design Compliance Report
• You hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Sciences or Physics.
• You have eight (8) years minimum experience in EMC that may include work and/or academic experience.
• You have a minimum of four (4) years working experience with systems or structures EMC qualification/certification in the aerospace industry.
• You have knowledge of relevant industry standards (RTCA/DO-160, SAE ARPs) and high-level familiarity with airworthiness (TCCA, FAA, EASA) Regulations and Advisory Materials pertaining to EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning, and Electrostatics.
• You thrive working in a team, and can leverage the community for support from other disciplines, including airworthiness, manufacturing, and other engineering disciplines to achieve common goals.
• You demonstrate engineering leadership and work autonomously to achieve the goals established for you, your team and your business division.
• You are regarded as a specialist in at least one aspect of EMC and have demonstrated a depth and breadth of knowledge and skill in other areas of EMC. You are recognized by your peers as a resource in the EMC field.
• You have experience participating in major project and design reviews and are able to identify technical, schedule and budget risks related to EMC.
• You possess excellent problem-solving skills and are capable of applying your expertise to reach creative solutions within a multi-disciplinary group.
• You possess good oral and written skills, can effectively communicate achievements and challenges to technical as well as non-technical management. French is an asset.
• You have preferably participated in a minimum of one (1) aircraft development program.
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools is an asset.
• Knowledge of the aviation business is an asset.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.