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Senior, Engineer - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)- Aerospace – Canada – USA -UK locations

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West Wellow
7 months ago
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Senior, Engineer - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)- Aerospace – Canada – USA -UK locations   Ever wanted to work in Canada or the USA? If you have the right skills and experience, then this could be your opportunity. Our client is a global leader within the Aerospace Industry, creating innovative and game-changing aircraft. Their products and services provide world-class transportation experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety. They are a global organization focused on working together with a team spirit. They are looking for a talented Engineer with experience in EMC Engineering gained within the Aerospace Industry, to further support their programmes, working with them on a permanent basis. Their employees work together to evolve mobility worldwide - one great idea at a time. They provide the environment where these ideas thrive and grow into great products or customer experiences.    The successful candidate will be part of the Electromagnetic Compatibility team who are responsible for ensuring the safety of their aircraft to internal and external electromagnetic threats including Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF), Low-Intensity Radiated Fields (LIRF), Lightning, and Electrostatic Charge.  They ensure their aircraft meet all the associated regulatory requirements. Their team supports all their aircraft types. This is a great opportunity to join a world class Aerospace company and be part of their continued success story. Candidates with the relevant skills and experience, who are interested to relocate to Canada, or the USA are invited to apply. Alternatively, UK based candidates could work from the UK.   Your contributions to the team:  Lead complex engineering assignments related to EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning, and Electrostatics including performing detailed analyses using similarity assessments, simulation, and/or analytical methods.Help drive the resolution of electromagnetic related issues to support EMC certification and sustaining activities to support production and in-service.Define scope of work and EMC effort for engineering projects, plan activities/milestones, highlight technical risks, and complete tasks according to priorities.  Analyse new and/or modified system or structure designs to assess technical engineering impacts and propose EMC compliance approaches. Review/approve associated engineering documentation such as test procedures, test reports and analysis reports. Verify compliance with certification regulations.Propose, drive and support knowledge capture initiatives.  Support identification and closure of knowledge and skills gaps.Provide guidance to junior team members and interns. Act as EMC lead on projects, delegating and supervising the work of junior team members and interns.  Coach, mentor, and train new employees in the EMC team.Support creation and updating of technical requirements for EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning, and Electrostatics. Provide EMC guidance and support to collaborative R&D teams (universities, industry) in solving issues related to Electromagnetics and driving activities to completion.Represent the EMC team at multidisciplinary meetings.  Engage with internal and external suppliers, partners, and clients.Identify and implement improvements to company processes and best practices.Support and witness EMC tests in Canada, the United States and Europe as needed.Prepare/review aircraft level EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning, and Electrostatic Discharge test procedures, oversee testing, and generate test reports.Prepare Certification Design Compliance Reports.  Your skills, knowledge and experience:  You hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Sciences or Physics.  You have eight 8 years minimum experience in EMC that may include work and/or academic experience.You have a minimum of four 4 years working experience with systems or structures EMC qualification/certification in the aerospace industry.You have knowledge of relevant industry standards (RTCA/DO-160, SAE ARPs) and high-level familiarity with airworthiness (TCCA, FAA, EASA) Regulations and Advisory Materials pertaining to EMI, HIRF, LIRF, Lightning, and Electrostatics. You thrive working in a team and can leverage the community for support from other disciplines, including airworthiness, manufacturing, and other engineering disciplines to achieve common goals.You demonstrate engineering leadership and work autonomously to achieve the goals established for you, your team and your business division.You are regarded as a specialist in at least one aspect of EMC and have demonstrated a depth and breadth of knowledge and skill in other areas of EMC.  You are recognized by your peers as a resource in the EMC field.You have experience participating in major project and design reviews and are able to identify technical, schedule and budget risks related to EMC.You possess excellent problem-solving skills and are capable of applying your expertise to reach creative solutions within a multi-disciplinary group.You possess good oral and written skills, can effectively communicate achievements and challenges to technical as well as non-technical management. French is an asset, but not essential.You have preferably participated in a minimum of one aircraft development program.Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools is an asset.Knowledge of the aviation business is an asset.   Location and working arrangements:  Located at either Canada, UK or USAThe position is a hybrid mix of remote from home and on-site working.  Candidates with the relevant skills and experience, who are interested to relocate to Canada or the USA are invited to apply. This is a great opportunity to join a world class Aerospace company and be part of their continued success story

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