Test Engineer - EMI/EMC

Our client is seeking a Test Engineer with comprehensive knowledge of aerospace industry testing standards to lead product qualification efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed test plans and procedures in accordance with RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, and MIL-STD-461 requirements.
• Define and specify necessary support equipment, including wiring harnesses, electrical interfaces, vibration fixtures, instrumentation, and test setup diagrams.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate internal risk-reduction tests at Cox and Company.
• Collect, analyze, and organize testing data to generate comprehensive Qualification Test Reports for customers and management.
• Provide regular testing status updates to Engineering Managers and Program Managers.
• Coordinate test schedules with certified external laboratories and manage customer test witnessing.
• Supervise testing at external laboratories while maintaining accurate, detailed activity logs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
• Minimum of five years of related experience.

Skills

• Test Equipment Proficiency: Expert level operating spectrum analyzers, EMI receivers, programmable power quality supplies, pin injection generators, data loggers, oscilloscopes, and digital multimeters (DMMs).
• EMI/EMC Principles: Deep technical understanding of conducted and radiated emissions, as well as RF susceptibility and immunity testing.
• RF & Coupling Hardware: Practical knowledge of EMI test antennas (rod, biconical, double-ridged horn, magnetic loop) and injection transformers used for conductive susceptibility testing.
• Test Chamber Setup: Proven ability to configure complex EMI and environmental test setups, including semi-anechoic chambers, thermal chambers, and vibration shakers.
• Automation Software: Familiarity with automated EMC test software suites (e.g., TILE, EMC32, or LabWindows/CVI) is highly desirable.
• Hardware Prototyping: Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, including wire crimping, component soldering, and test fixture assembly.

Pay

$85,000 - $95,000 per year