Test Engineer - EMI/EMC

Impact Recruitment Ltd; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Recruitment Ltd seeks a Test Engineer with aerospace testing expertise to lead product qualification efforts.

You will develop formal test procedures and coordinate qualification tests at certified external laboratories, covering EMI testing (radiated and conducted emissions, susceptibility, and pin injection), power quality, transients, and environmental testing such as temperature, shock, and vibration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of five years of related experience.
• Experience with EMI/EMC testing, radiated and conducted emissions, and RF susceptibility.
• Ability to design and execute Qualification Test Reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed test plans and procedures per RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461 requirements.
• Define necessary test equipment and fixtures.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate internal risk-reduction tests.
• Collect, analyze, and organize testing data to generate Qualification Test Reports for customers and management.
• Provide regular testing status updates to Engineering and Program Managers.
• Coordinate test schedules with external laboratories and manage customer test witnessing.

Skills

EMI/EMC Principles

Test Planning

Data Analysis

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

EMI Receivers

Power Quality Supplies

Data Loggers

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Job description

Our client is seeking a Test Engineer with comprehensive knowledge of aerospace industry testing standards to lead product qualification efforts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing formal test engineering procedures and coordinating and conducting qualification tests at certified external laboratories. Technical expertise must span electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing, including radiated and conducted emissions, susceptibility, and pin injection, as well as electrical power quality, transients, and environmental testing such as temperature, shock, and vibration.

Job Function:

Role and Responsibilities

• Develop detailed test plans and procedures in accordance with RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, and MIL-STD-461 requirements.
• Define and specify necessary support equipment, including wiring harnesses, electrical interfaces, vibration fixtures, instrumentation, and test setup diagrams.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate internal risk-reduction tests at Cox and Company.
• Collect, analyze, and organize testing data to generate comprehensive Qualification Test Reports for customers and management.
• Provide regular testing status updates to Engineering Managers and Program Managers.
• Coordinate test schedules with certified external laboratories and manage customer test witnessing.

Supervise testing at external laboratories while maintaining accurate, detailed activity logs.

Job Requirement:

Required Skills

• Test Equipment Proficiency: Expert level operating spectrum analyzers, EMI receivers, programmable power quality supplies, pin injection generators, data loggers, oscilloscopes, and digital multimeters (DMMs).
• EMI/EMC Principles: Deep technical understanding of conducted and radiated emissions, as well as RF susceptibility and immunity testing.
• RF & Coupling Hardware: Practical knowledge of EMI test antennas (rod, biconical, double-ridged horn, magnetic loop) and injection transformers used for conductive susceptibility testing.
• Test Chamber Setup: Proven ability to configure complex EMI and environmental test setups, including semi-anechoic chambers, thermal chambers, and vibration shakers.
• Automation Software: Familiarity with automated EMC test software suites (e.g., TILE, EMC32, or LabWindows/CVI) is highly desirable.

Hardware Prototyping: Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, including wire crimping, component soldering, and test fixture assembly.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (is a plus).
• Minimum of five years of related experience required.

The salary range is $85,000 - $95,000.

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