Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer

Kaleidoscope Innovation, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Innovation, Inc. is seeking an Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer in Wichita, KS. The role focuses on leading EMI/HIRF/LIRF projects, ensuring EMC compliance for aircraft-related systems, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The candidate should have extensive EMC experience, strong leadership, and familiarity with aviation standards; French language is a plus, and prior aircraft program involvement is valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Sciences or Physics.
• Eight years minimum EMC experience (industry or academic).
• Minimum four years with systems or structures EMC experience.
• Knowledge of RTCA/DO-160, SAE ARPs; familiarity with airworthiness regs.
• Engineering leadership; ability to work autonomously on goals.
• Strong communication skills to report to management and teams.
• French is an asset; aviation domain knowledge a plus.
• Experience in aircraft development programs is preferred.
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools is an asset.
• Knowledge of aviation business is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex assignments related to EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning, and Electrostatics.
• Define scope of EMC effort; plan activities and milestones; identify risks.
• Analyze new or modified designs to assess EMC impacts.
• Review and approve test procedures, test reports, and analyses.
• Provide guidance to junior team members; act as EMC lead on projects.
• Coach, mentor, and train new EMC team members and interns.
• Support EMC tests in Canada, the US and Europe as needed.
• Prepare Certification Design Compliance Reports.

Skills

EMC expertise

Engineering leadership

Strong communications

Autonomy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Sciences or Physics

Tools

Electromagnetic simulation tools

Job description

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Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1279

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Job Title: Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer

Job Location: Wichita, KS

What are your contributions to the team?

In your role, you will be reporting to the Engineering EMC Section Chief. The Professional Senior,

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) role is a multifaceted position within the Functional, Systems,

Research and technology department. At Customer, the Electromagnetic Compatibility team is

responsible to ensure the safety of aircraft to internal and external electromagnetic threats including

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF), Low-Intensity Radiated Fields

(LIRF), Lightning, and Electrostatic Charge. We ensure our aircraft meet all the associated regulatory

requirements.

• 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 eort 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
• 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 Customer 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

How to thrive in this role?

• 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 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 good oral and written skills, can eectively 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.

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to contribute for this opportunities. We’re not seeking perfection, just passionate, committed individuals.

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.