Senior Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer – Wichita / Remote

Description:
Seeking an experienced Senior Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer for a long-term aerospace contract opportunity supporting aircraft development, certification, production, and in-service activities. Position may be based in Wichita, Kansas, with remote flexibility available.
Responsibilities:
- Lead complex engineering assignments involving EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning, Electrostatics, and EMC compliance
- Perform detailed EMC analyses using similarity assessments, simulation, and analytical methods
- Resolve electromagnetic issues supporting certification, production, and in-service aircraft
- Define EMC scope, milestones, priorities, technical risks, and project activities
- Assess new and modified system or structural designs for EMC impacts and compliance
- Review and approve engineering documentation including test procedures, test reports, and analysis reports
- Support compliance with applicable certification regulations
- Develop and maintain technical requirements for EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning, and Electrostatics
- Lead and mentor junior engineers and technical team members
- Support multidisciplinary R&D activities involving universities, industry partners, suppliers, and engineering teams
- Represent EMC engineering in multidisciplinary technical meetings
- Support and witness EMC testing as needed
- Prepare and review aircraft-level EMC test documentation and certification compliance reports
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Sciences, Physics, or related discipline
- Minimum 8 years of EMC experience
- Minimum 4 years of aerospace systems or structures EMC qualification/certification experience
- Knowledge of RTCA/DO-160 and relevant SAE ARP standards
- Familiarity with FAA, TCCA, and/or EASA airworthiness requirements related to EMC
- Strong knowledge of EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning, and Electrostatics
- Demonstrated engineering leadership and ability to work independently
- Specialist-level knowledge in at least one EMC discipline with broad knowledge across other EMC areas
- Experience participating in major project and design reviews
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Aircraft development-program experience
- Electromagnetic simulation-tool experience
- Aviation-industry experience
- French language skills
 
Job Number: 14061
Job Location: Wichita, KS
Rate: Hourly
Per Diem: Possible
Overtime: Possible
Duration: Long Term
Input Date: 09/30/2026
Firm Name: NORTHERN AEROSPACE
Attention: Ashley Romain
Address: 151 N MAIN ST STE 600
City, State: WICHITA, KS 67202
Phone: 316/202-5261
Email: Ashley.Romain@northern-aero.com
Website: www.northern-aero.com
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