EMC Engineer

The Opportunity

We're supporting a leading name in rotary-wing aircraft company who are looking to bring in an E3 / EMC Engineer to support a range of current and future helicopter programmes.

This is a full lifecycle role, giving you exposure from early-stage design through to testing, certification, and in-service support across multiple platforms (including conventional helicopters, tiltrotors, and UAS).

• The Role You'll join a specialist E3 team responsible for ensuring aircraft systems operate safely and reliably in complex electromagnetic environments. Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting design and integration of electrical/electronic systems with EMC considerations
• Planning and executing EMC / E3 verification and testing (lab, ground, and flight trials)
• Producing compliance documentation (test plans, reports, analysis, certification evidence)
• Supporting qualification and certification activities
• Working closely with cross-functional teams (systems, avionics, safety, mechanical)
• Investigating and resolving EM-related issues across the product lifecycle
• What They're Looking For Essential:
• Experience in E3 / EMC engineering within aerospace or other safety-critical industries
• Strong understanding of areas such as: o EMC o HIRF / Lightning Effects o EMP / Environmental effects
• Experience supporting design, development, and verification activities
• Ability to produce and review technical documentation
• Strong communication skills across engineering teams

Desirable

• Aerospace background (rotary-wing highly beneficial)
• Experience working with certification bodies such as: o EASA o FAA
• Knowledge of standards such as DO-160, MIL-STD-461, DEF STAN 59-411
• Exposure to systems engineering lifecycle and tools (e.g. DOORS)
• Experience with EM simulation tools
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