EMC (E3) Engineer
Leonardo DRS
In this EMC/E3 Engineer role you design, develop and qualify system installations and rotary-wing platforms to meet customer requirements and certification rules. You will work with a cross-geographic team within the Helicopter Division to address E3/EMC challenges and ensure compliance. The position offers progression toward Chief Project ownership with technical autonomy over a helicopter product type. On-site presence is required 2–3 days per week. This role combines hands-on testing, analysis, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to shape compliance and performance.
Pay / Benefits- company-funded benefits package
- 12 flexi-days per year
- pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
- mental health support
- bonus scheme
- access to 4,000+ online courses
- Support bid activities for future contracts
- Define equipment qualification requirements and plan vendor design/qualification strategies
- Prepare aircraft test documentation and conduct E3 testing (HIRF, Mutual Compatibility, TEMPEST, HERO/HERP)
- Review and manage vendor qualification activities per EMC aerospace standards (DO-160, DEF STAN 59-411)
- Evaluate electromagnetic environment modifications and provide SME input to design teams
- Carry out helicopter testing/analyses and generate required documentation
- Analyse and implement platform-level design mitigations
- Produce documentation to demonstrate compliance with civil/military requirements
- Experience in electromagnetics and aerospace is preferred
- Knowledge of airworthiness regulations
- Experience in design, development, integration and qualification of aircraft electrical and avionic systems
- Electrical design, generation/distribution, installation, lighting, avionic systems, and EMC knowledge
- Clearance and BPSS/NSV considerations for UK security vetting would apply
- Good attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work in cross-functional/multidisciplinary teams
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- EMC/E3 expertise
- HIRF, TEMPEST, HERO/HERP testing
- DO-160 and DEF STAN 59-411 standards
Reference: WJ-747_30138731