Senior Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer provides MIL-STD-461 and DO-160 Avionics aircraft system and component level design oversight in EMC/EMI fields. This includes expertise in bonding, grounding, shielding, EMI prediction, EMI analysis, conducted and radiated interference, lightning protection, and HIRF. The role is critical for validating EMC compliance and is primarily responsible for EMC design and test/verification for engine control systems. Involvement can span any project stage, from concept to final manufacture, often working within multidisciplinary project teams. The position involves up to 25% travel between Rolls-Royce sites.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of experience in electronics design, OR Master's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, OR JD/PhD in Electronics/Electrical Engineering.
Must be a US Citizen.
Ability to travel up to 25% between sites: Indianapolis and West Lafayette, IN as needed for work.

Nice To Haves

Thorough understanding of factors influencing EMC emissions/immunity and mitigating techniques.
Ability to actively debug known EMC/EMI problems and deep dive into root causes.
Familiarity with MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-461, and DO-160.
Experience liaising with customer representatives and participating in design reviews and meetings.
Experience conducting EMC/EMI Tests and Test Automation (e.g., TILE or other).
Experience analyzing EMI/EMC/Lightning environments with computational tools (e.g., EMC PLUS, EMA3D, FEKO, HFSS).

Responsibilities

Conduct EMC Design Reviews of electronic systems and components.
Provide technical support and engineering design specifications to product design teams.
Lead system level design reviews to ensure EMC/EMI designs meet customer requirements.
Review and tailor EMI/EMC requirements to meet specified product performance for all aspects of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) compliance, including EMI/EMC/EME/ESD/EMP and lightning.
Participate in design reviews, develop, and review test plans with customers.
Develop EMC control plans, test procedures, and generate test reports.
Perform EMC testing of products in the laboratory and at client premises, in accordance with applicable standards and test plans.
Perform other tests as assigned.
Be comfortable working hands-on in a lab environment.