EMI/EMC Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. General Atomics scores A on the Alion truth index.
We have an exciting opportunity for an EMI/EMC Engineer to join the Electrical Engineering Department within the ASI Division. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on testing, system-level problem solving, and working with advanced unmanned air vehicle systems. The successful candidate will support Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing, helping ensure that these systems operate safely and reliably in demanding electromagnetic environments. In this role, you will plan, conduct, and document EMI/EMC tests for unmanned air vehicle systems and related equipment. You will work closely with electrical, systems, and test engineers to identify potential electromagnetic compatibility issues, analyze test results, support troubleshooting and root-cause investigations, and contribute to the development of effective solutions. You will also support broader electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) activities across the system lifecycle.
This position provides an opportunity to contribute to advanced aerospace programs while gaining experience in system integration, laboratory testing, requirements verification, and electromagnetic environmental effects. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working in a hands-on test environment, and motivated to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
This is a full-time, on-site position. Travel to test facilities and other off-site locations will be required. Remote work is not available.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform EMI/EMC testing of all electrical and electronic equipment from the component level through the complete air vehicle level.
- Collaborate with other engineering departments to define, procure, and develop test support equipment
- Perform bench and anechoic chamber testing
- Design EMI/EMC test cables and test setups using Visio and other tools.
- Travel to flight test facilities as required to support aircraft testing.
- Travel to 3rd party test labs as required to support EMI/EMC testing.
- Generate test procedures, test reports, and other documentation to support qualification to EMI/EMC standards, such as, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, and RTCA DO-160.
- Review electrical/electronic schematics and system designs to perform EMI/EMC analysis and provide design recommendations and best practices.
- Work with cross-functional teams to perform system-level risk assessments and support requirements development for E3, EMI, and EMC.
- Analyze and troubleshoot EMC/EMI issues and support design teams in resolving failures and implementing best practices
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.