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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Electromagnetic Effects (EMI/EMC) Engineer to support its aviation connectivity program. This role focuses on EMI/EMC analysis, design, testing, and troubleshooting for hardware installed on aircraft and other mobile platforms. The position requires hands-on RF and E3 work across board, subsystem, and system levels and close collaboration with electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams.

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Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and design for lightning effects, grounding and bonding, circuit isolation, transfer impedance, shielding effectiveness, radiated/conducted emissions and susceptibility, near-field/far-field electrodynamics, and computational electromagnetics.
• Define EMI/EMC requirements based on physics-driven analysis, and translate those into testable specifications.
• Characterize and troubleshoot EMI/EMC and RF problems from board level through full system integration, including in-field and post-integration issues.
• Support certification and regulatory testing activities; document test plans, results, and corrective actions for designated authorities.
• Operate and maintain EMI/RF/electronics test equipment (spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers/generators, network analyzers, etc.) and independently execute verification campaigns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (EE, ME, DSP, firmware/software, silicon, manufacturing) to identify root causes and implement robust design and process improvements.
• Produce clear, accurate technical documentation and test reports; communicate results and recommendations effectively to stakeholders.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or another STEM discipline.
• 1+ years of experience in electromagnetic environmental effects work (EMI/EMC requirements, analysis, design, or testing) — internship or professional experience acceptable.
• 1+ years experience using radio/RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers/generators, and network analyzers — internship or professional experience acceptable.
• 1+ years programming experience in Python, C#, C++, or MATLAB — internship or professional experience acceptable.

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Preferred Skills & Experience

• Advanced degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related engineering field.
• 3+ years of E3/EMI/EMC engineering experience including analysis, testing, and mitigation.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, FAA DO-160, FCC radio/EMC standards and similar regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot EMI/EMC events from PCB/board level to full system integration.
• Experience reading and interpreting circuit schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs, cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and working with CAD tools.
• Strong foundations in RF engineering, E3 fundamentals, and electrical circuit analysis.
• Proven problem-solver who can work effectively in fast-paced environments with production or flight hardware.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work long hours and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range (base salary):
  • Level 1: $105,000 - $145,000 per year
  • Level 2: $120,000 - $175,000 per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Base salary is one component of total compensation and may be supplemented by long-term incentives, discretionary bonuses, stock programs, and a benefits package that can include medical, vision, dental, retirement savings (401k), disability and life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and other benefits.

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Location & Employment Type

• Job location: Woodinville, WA (on-site or as specified by the hiring team)
• Employment type: FULL_TIME

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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