Electromagnetic Effects; EME Engineer; V&V

Title:

Electromagnetic Effects (EME) Engineer Verification & Validation (V&V)

Location:

Everett, WA or Remote work

Experience:

5-12 years

Visa: US Citizen

Position type: FTE

PS:
Need local candidates.

We are seeking an experienced Electromagnetic Effects (EME) Engineer with a strong Verification & Validation (V&V) background to support the development, certification, and continued airworthiness of safety critical aerospace systems. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), high intensity radiated fields (HIRF), lightning, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) requirements through rigorous analysis, testing, and V&V activities.

The ideal candidate will work closely with systems engineering, design, test, and certification teams to plan, execute, and document EME V&V activities in accordance with regulatory and program standards.

• Perform EME/EMC analyses for avionics and electrical systems, including:
  • Lightning indirect effects
  • HIRF
  • EMC / EMI
  • ESD
• Support EME requirements development and allocation at the system, subsystem, and equipment levels.
• Assess EME impacts on system performance, safety, and compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

• Develop and maintain EME V&V plans, procedures, and compliance matrices.
• Define verification methods (analysis, test, inspection, similarity) aligned with certification plans.
• Support or lead:
  • Laboratory and aircraft level EMC testing
  • Lightning/HIRF qualification tests
  • Equipment and system level verification reviews
• Review test data, analyze results, and document compliance findings.
• Support anomaly investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions related to EME non compliances.

• Ensure compliance with applicable industry and regulatory standards, such as:
  • DO 160 (EMC, Lightning, HIRF sections)
  • ARP 5412 / 5414 / 5416
  • MIL STD 461 (as applicable)
  • FAA / EASA certification guidelines for EME
• Support System Safety Assessments (SSA) by providing EME related failure modes, effects, and mitigations.

• Interface with:
  • Systems Engineering
  • Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) teams
  • Avionics and hardware design teams
  • Test laboratories and certification authorities
• Contribute to technical reviews, audits, and program milestones.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Or a related discipline

• Hands on experience in Electromagnetic Effects / EMC engineering for safety critical systems.
• Strong background in Verification & Validation activities, including test planning and compliance documentation.
• Working knowledge of aerospace certification processes and design assurance concepts.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory and customer requirements.
• Experience reviewing or generating:
  • Test plans and procedures
  • Compliance reports
  • Certification artifacts