EMI​/EMC Systems Test Engineer; Mid-Career

Overview

EMI/EMC Systems Test Engineer (Mid-Career) – Sterling Heights, MI. Full-Time, 40 hrs/week, Mon–Fri with occasional overtime. Pay range: $56.04 – $62.53 per hour. Perks & benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, career growth opportunities, and travel opportunities.

Our client is seeking a mid-career EMI/EMC Systems Test Engineer to support qualification testing for advanced military vehicle programs. In this role, you will plan, execute, and document EMI/EMC tests in compliance with MIL-STD standards, troubleshoot failures, and lead design improvements to ensure mission success. You will collaborate across engineering teams to deliver high-quality results that support the company’s defense programs.

• Conduct EMI/EMC qualification testing in accordance with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, or commercial (CISPR) standards
• Develop technical documents including test plans, reports, CDRLs, and presentations
• Support EMI/EMC testing activities on and around military vehicles, including setup, cabling, and harnessing
• Troubleshoot test failures and propose design improvements to mitigate issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project schedules and budgets
• Travel occasionally to test sites/labs and attend technical meetings
• Perform hands-on tasks such as climbing on/off vehicles, handling test equipment, and ensuring high-quality electrical connections

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of qualification testing experience (military EMI/EMC experience preferred)
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464 (CISPR experience considered)
• Strong technical writing skills for plans, reports, and customer deliverables
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
• Ability to work in and around military vehicles, pass ASR test, and perform cable routing/connection tasks
• Self-starter with problem-solving skills and motivation to develop EMI/EMC expertise
• U.S. citizenship required; must be eligible for a U.S. security clearance

• Active U.S. Security Clearance
• Experience working with ground combat vehicles
• iNARTE Electromagnetic Compatibility certification
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC design principles, standards, and analysis methods
• Familiarity with CAD tools (Teamcenter, NX, CREO, CATIA)
• Experience with electrical diagrams (1-wire, 2-wire, assembly drawings)
• Familiarity with MBSE and Cameo modeling tools
• Understanding of TEMPEST requirements and RED/BLACK separation
• Knowledge of electromagnetic simulation software
• Awareness of electronic degradation due to gamma and neutron radiation

• Occasional overtime may be required
• Hands-on testing environment with exposure to advanced defense vehicle systems
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to grow EMI/EMC engineering expertise

• Exciting, research-driven projects with real-world impact
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development
• Competitive perks and incentives tailored to each contract position

Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), founded by an Air Force veteran, is an award-winning talent solutions company connecting top talent with leading employers in defense, aerospace, and mobility industries. CPI website:

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT: This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.

NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT: No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.