EMI EMC Engineer (Avionics)

TL;DR

EMI EMC Engineer (Avionics): Ensuring electromagnetic compatibility across avionics hardware stacks for next-generation strike weapon systems with an accent on grounding, filtering, and shielding. Focus on planning and executing EMI/EMC validation testing and troubleshooting interference issues at board and system levels.

Location: Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee, or asylee due to ITAR requirements

Company

hirify.global is a defense company redefining weapon system development through rapid iteration, aggressive testing, and modern commercial manufacturing.

What you will do

• Integrate EMI/EMC considerations into avionics hardware design and review PCB layouts for grounding and filtering integrity.
• Develop mitigation strategies including filtering, cable shielding, bonding, and enclosure design.
• Perform system-level EMI risk analysis to identify interference sources across avionics subsystems.
• Plan and execute EMI/EMC validation testing, including radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility testing.
• Troubleshoot electromagnetic interference issues at the board, cable harness, and system levels.
• Develop internal design guidelines and best practices to reduce EMI risk in future hardware iterations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with EMI/EMC testing, troubleshooting, or mitigation in electronic hardware systems.
• Strong understanding of grounding, shielding, filtering, and electromagnetic coupling mechanisms.
• Proficiency with lab instrumentation such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
• Must comply with U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR).

Nice to have

• Experience supporting compliance testing such as MIL-STD-461 or DO-160.
• Familiarity with RF systems or high-speed digital electronics.
• Experience with PCB design tools like Altium or similar ECAD tools.
• Experience with electromagnetic modeling or simulation tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Long-term stock incentives for all employees.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Four weeks of paid time off (PTO) per year.
• Fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding work environment.