Principal EMI EMC Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-04-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Are you an expert in electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) engineering? Do you thrive in a mentorship role, guiding teams through complex challenges to ensure the highest levels of reliability and compliance in aerospace systems? If so, we invite you to take on a pivotal role as a Principal EMI EMC Engineer in our dynamic team.

As a Principal EMI EMC Engineer, you will lead advanced EMI/EMC analysis, testing, and design integration for cutting-edge aerospace and defense technologies. You will drive strategic initiatives, mentor engineers, and provide technical leadership to ensure compliance with rigorous industry standards such as MIL-STD-461 and DO-160. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the future of our products, ensuring they meet and exceed performance expectations in demanding environments.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the technical authority for EMI/EMC engineering efforts, guiding cross-functional teams and providing expertise on compliance, analysis, and design integration.

• Develop and execute advanced EMI/EMC control plans, strategies, and test procedures to mitigate risks and optimize system performance.

• Lead and oversee EMC/EMI testing in accordance with industry standards, including MIL-STD-461 and DO-160, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in EMI/EMC engineering practices.

• Collaborate with product design teams to integrate EMI/EMC considerations from concept through production, ensuring robust system performance.

• Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshooting of EMI/EMC issues, recommending and implementing innovative solutions.

• Evaluate and select materials, components, and shielding techniques to enhance EMI/EMC performance.

• Author and review technical reports, test documentation, and compliance certifications for internal and external stakeholders.

• Engage with regulatory bodies, customers, and industry groups to stay ahead of evolving standards and best practices in EMI/EMC engineering.

• Support audits, reviews, and compliance activities to ensure adherence to contractual and regulatory obligations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Working experience in EMI/EMC analysis, test, and troubleshooting, particularly in aerospace or defense applications.

• Working experience in MIL-STD-461, DO-160, and other industry standards for electromagnetic compatibility.

• Strong leadership abilities, with a track record of mentoring engineers and driving complex technical projects.

• Hands-on experience with EMI/EMC test equipment, simulations, and mitigation techniques.

• Deep understanding of electromagnetic physics, materials science, and shielding technologies.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance         
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Me