Lead Electromagnetic Effects Engineer

Comtech LLC; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering company is seeking a Lead Electromagnetic Effects Engineer for a contract position in Waco, TX. The role involves providing engineering support for aircraft development, focusing on Electromagnetic Effects requirements including design and integration. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in EME or RF Engineering along with substantial industry experience. Strong leadership and technical skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 9 years related experience in aircraft/aerospace industry (commercial or military) required.
• iNARTE Certified EMC Engineer certification beneficial.
• Experience in design for EMI control and protection from EMP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering analysis and tasks in Military and Commercial Aircraft business.
• Provide ongoing support for aircraft development and systems modifications.
• Manage task budgets & schedule and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in EME or RF Engineering

Master's degree with 7 years relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MATLAB

MathCAD

MS Office tools

FEKO

HFSS

Antenna Magus

CST Studio

Job description

About the job Lead Electromagnetic Effects Engineer

Lead Electromagnetic Effects Engineer

4+ months Contract

Major purpose:

Client is actively seeking for an Electromagnetic Effects (EME) Engineer Lead (L5) for our facility located in Waco, TX 76705 for a contract hire position.

Major functions:

Electromagnetic Effects (EME) Engineering is responsible for engineering analysis and tasks in the Military and Commercial Aircraft business area. Provides ongoing support for aircraft development and systems modifications including EME requirements definition, design support, integration, and test. Supports broad EME design support areas such as lightning, grounding, bonding, shielding, EMI, EMC, EMP, antenna analyses, cosite and link margin, HIRF, HERF/HERP/HERO, and other aspects of EME as defined by MIL-STD-464.

Technical/Functional skills:

Qualified candidates must be hard working, technically competent, possess pride in ownership and a good work ethic, possess good interpersonal skills and decision making/critical thinking skills, and adaptable to change. Able to lead others, manage task budgets & schedule, and communicate and present to an audience. Sets the highest ethical standards for self and others.

Preferred Skills (beyond required):

• Mid-level knowledge of these tools AutoCAD, MATLAB, MathCAD, Teamcenter United
• Good communicator and ability to generate professional EME test procedures/reports
• Competent in standard MS Office software tools (Excel, Word, etc)
• Strong background in one or more of the following areas iNARTE Certified EMC Engineer certification beneficial
• Working knowledge and design for control of EMI and/or TEMPEST (preventing compromise of classified signals/data)
• Design for prevention of system upset from EMP
• Familiarity with EM spectrum supportability and processes associated with obtaining RFA (Radio Frequency Authorization)
• Bachelors degree in related discipline (EME or RF Engineering) with minimum of 9 years related experience in aircraft/aerospace industry, commercial or military. Masters degree with 7 years relevant experience.
• Competent working knowledge of EME modelling tools such as FEKO, HFSS, Antenna Magus, CST Studio
• Compliance for EME per MIL-STD-464 and MIL-STD-461/RTCA DO-160
• Ability to work on and around aircraft, and able to travel for testing if necessary
• Flexibility to work overtime on occasion