Senior EMI/EMC Electrical Engineer

CoAspire; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits beginning first of month

401(k) with company match

PTO and Federal holidays

Job summary

CoAspire in Northern Virginia is seeking an EMI/EMC mitigation specialist to design, develop, integrate and test electrical and avionics systems for advanced missile programs. This role requires close collaboration with systems engineering, mechanical design, software, guidance, and test teams to deliver robust electrical solutions.

You will perform schematic capture, PCB layout/design/simulation, component selection, and support integration and qualification testing, ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in aerospace/defense focusing on EMI/EMC design, development, integration, and test.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• Strong ability to read, create, and redline schematics, harness drawings, and PCB layouts.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-1760, connectors, cable/harness standards, and environmental qualification.
• U.S. citizenship and current Secret clearance (or ability to obtain/maintain one).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify and review electrical schematics, wiring harnesses, power distribution systems, RF/coaxial assemblies, and CCAs.
• Recommend and implement EMI/EMC circuit and electrical improvements to pass MIL-STD-461, 464, and 1760 testing.
• Support electrical system integration, including interface definition, cable/harness routing, connector selection, and grounding/shielding strategies.
• Conduct and support electrical testing, including functional, ESS, EMI/EMC qualification, and flight-worthiness verification.
• Conduct and support other testing as needed.
• Identify and resolve design issues through root-cause analysis, redlines, in support of CCB requests.
• Generate and maintain electrical design documentation (MBSE, ICDs, test plans, reports).
• Ensure all designs comply with customer-required guidelines and specifications.

Skills

EMI/EMC design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

CoAspire is a cutting-edge defense manufacturing leader in Northern Virginia, specializing in the precision assembly of advanced weapons systems. With over twelve years of a legacy of innovation, we're at the forefront of building reliable, affordable mass weapons that protect and empower our nation’s warfighters. Our tight-knit team thrives in a collaborative environment where safety, quality, and work-life balance come first with a focus on professional growth at our new 27,000+ sq. ft. facility. Join us to make a tangible impact on mission-critical technology while enjoying Northern Virginia's vibrant community.

What You Will Do:

We are looking for a highly skilled EMI/EMC mitigation specialist. You will contribute to the design, development, integration, and test of electrical and avionics systems for advanced missile programs. This cross-functional role involves close collaboration with systems engineering, mechanical design, software, guidance, and test teams to deliver robust, high-performance electrical solutions. You will perform schematic capture, PCB layout/design/simulation, component and part selection, and support integration and qualification testing — all while ensuring compliance with performance, EMI/EMC, environmental, safety, and security requirements.

Location: Fairfax or Manassas, Va

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, modify and review of electrical schematics, wiring harnesses, power distribution systems, RF/coaxial assemblies, and circuit card assemblies (CCAs).
• Recommend and Implement EMI/EMC circuit and electrical improvements to pass MIL-STD-461, 464, and 1760 testing.
• Support electrical system integration, including interface definition, cable/harness routing, connector selection, and grounding/shielding strategies.
• Conduct and support electrical testing, including functional, environmental stress screening (ESS), EMI/EMC qualification, and flight-worthiness verification.
• Conduct and support other testing as needed.
• Identify and resolve design issues through root-cause analysis, redlines, in support of Configuration Change Board (CCB) requests.
• Generate and maintain electrical design documentation (in line with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) expectations), including schematics, interface control documents (ICDs), test plans, and reports.
• Ensure all designs comply with customer-required guidelines and specifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of electrical engineering experience in aerospace/defense, with emphasis on EMI/EMC design, development, integration, and test.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• Strong ability to read, create, and redline schematics, harness drawings, and PCB layouts.
• Knowledge of military-grade connectors, cable/harness standards, RF/coaxial assemblies, power distribution, EMI/EMC mitigation, and environmental qualification (e.g. MIL-STD-461,464, and 1760).
• U.S. citizenship and current Secret clearance (or ability to obtain/maintain one).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualification:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with PCB design tools (Altium Designer preferred) and schematic capture.
• Experience with high-reliability electronics for missile or flight systems.
• Familiarity with RF design, FPGA integration, firmware design and development, or digital/analog circuit design.
• Knowledge of COTS insertion strategies and radiation-hardened components.

What We Offer:

Beyond competitive pay, we offer:

• Full benefits beginning first of month following hire: medical, dental and vision
• 401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting
• PTO and Federal holidays

The anticipated salary range for this position is $170,000-200,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.

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