{"id":3902883,"url":"https://alion.io/job/zone-5-technologies-electrical-engineer-emiemc-design-vvi","title":"Electrical Engineer - EMI/EMC Design V/VI","company":{"id":684780,"name":"Zone 5 Technologies","domain":"zone5technologies.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/zone5technologies","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":94,"open_postings":32,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.031,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":114,"computed_at":"2026-11-10T06:52:35Z"}},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Fort Worth, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":175000,"max":215000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":215000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"MIL-STD-461","optional":false},{"name":"Ansys HFSS","optional":true},{"name":"DO-160","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-06T22:17:34Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-06","last_verified_at":"2026-11-10T14:47:56Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in precision weapons and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Our team of engineers and innovators are developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions to deliver affordable and scalable precision weapons, interceptors, and UAS.\nWe're building the next generation of munitions and unmanned systems for the United States and its allies. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on defense technology, you belong here.\nAt Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter. \nWe're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here. \nThe EMI/EMC Design Engineer V/VI is a senior-level individual contributor role responsible for building electromagnetic compatibility into Zone 5 products from the start of design. This position leads EMI/EMC design practices across electronics, harnesses, and vehicle-level integration, ensuring our UAS and weapon systems meet customer electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) requirements and pass qualification the first time. \nResponsibilities: \nDesign for EMC: Lead EMI/EMC design across PCB layout, enclosure design, filtering, shielding, cable design, and bonding/grounding schemes. \nRequirements Definition: Interpret customer E3 requirements and flow down MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464 requirements to subsystems and suppliers. \n E3 Control Planning: Author and maintain E3 control plans, EMI test plans and procedures (EMITP), and EMI test reports. \nAnalysis & Simulation: Perform EMI/EMC analysis and electromagnetic simulation to identifyand mitigate coupling, emissions, and susceptibility risks early in design. \nPre-Compliance Testing: Plan and conduct pre-compliance scans and troubleshooting in-house to reduce risk prior to formal qualification. \nQualification Support: Support formal EMI/EMC qualification testing at internal and external labs and lead failure investigations and fixes. \n Design Reviews: Review schematics, layouts, and harness designs for EMC compliance and present E3 status at design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR). \nCustomer Interface: Serve as the technical point of contact with customers on E3 requirements, test results, and waivers. \nMentorship: Mentor electrical engineers in EMC design principles and best practices. \nQualifications: \nEducation: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineeringor a related field. \nExperience: 10+ years of experience in EMI/EMC design and test for aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability systems. \n Skills: \nExpert knowledge of MIL-STD-461 (CE102, CS101, CS114, CS116, RE102, RS103) and MIL-STD-464. \nStrong understanding of electromagnetic theory, shielding, filtering, grounding, and PCB layout for EMC, including reviewing layouts in Altium. \nHands-on experience with EMI test equipment (spectrum analyzers, LISNs, current probes, antennas). \nProven ability to troubleshoot and resolve EMI/EMC failures. \nExcellent communication and technical writing skills. \nU.S. Person status requireddue to export control regulations. \nPreferred Qualifications: \nMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering. \niNARTEor equivalent EMC certification. \nExperience with electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g., CST Studio Suite, Ansys HFSS, EMA3D). \nExperience with lightning, ESD, and HERO requirements for ordnance and weapon systems. \nFamiliarity with DO-160 and MIL-STD-704. \nExperience with RF datalinks, antennas, and co-site interference. \nActive U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain. \nLevel V: $175,000 - $215,000\nLevel VI: $210,000 - $251,000\nPay range for this role\n$175,000—$251,000 USD\nWhat's in it for you:\nBenefits: \nCompetitive total compensation package \nComprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.\n401k with company-match \n3 weeks of paid time off each year\n40 hours of sick time\n12 annual company holidays\nWhy Join Zone 5 Technologies?\nInnovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of defense and aerospace.\nCollaborative Culture: Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.\nCareer Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.\nIf you are passionate about unmanned aircraft technology and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Zone 5 Technologies team! \nIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. \nZone 5 Technologies is a federal contractor and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees using the E-Verify system. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify: https://www.e-verify.gov.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5331,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":10,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Drones & UAVs","Defense Manufacturing"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-07T01:24:42Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":3,"expected_fill_days":114,"reasons":["conf:2","velocity","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-11-10T06:52:35Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":215000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/zone-5-technologies-electrical-engineer-emiemc-design-vvi","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/zone-5-technologies-electrical-engineer-emiemc-design-vvi.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-10T18:20:55Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":8135,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-11T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":684780},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=684780"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fzone-5-technologies-electrical-engineer-emiemc-design-vvi"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":2,"usd":0.2},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fzone-5-technologies-electrical-engineer-emiemc-design-vvi"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fzone-5-technologies-electrical-engineer-emiemc-design-vvi"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/zone-5-technologies-electrical-engineer-emiemc-design-vvi\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fzone-5-technologies-electrical-engineer-emiemc-design-vvi"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3902883}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"zone5technologies.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3902883},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. Docs: https://alion.io/developers"}}