Electrical Engineer (EMI/EMC)

Job Title: EMI/EMC Test Engineer (Electrical)

Location: Brampton, ON (onsite/hybrid as required)
Type: 12-month contract 
 

Overview

Our client in the aerospace/space sector is hiring an EMI/EMC Test Engineer to support programs that are entering or actively in the verification and qualification test phase. This is a hands-on role focused on executing EMI/EMC tests, troubleshooting issues, managing lab readiness, and producing high-quality documentation (procedures, plans, reports). Design exposure is helpful, but the priority is proven testing capability.

What you’ll do (core)

• Execute EMI/EMC verification and qualification testing of avionics and electromechanical systems, with emphasis on MIL-STD-461

• Perform radiated and conducted emissions testing and support susceptibility testing as required

• Lead or support end-to-end test activities: test setup, instrumentation configuration, execution, data capture, analysis, and reporting

• Troubleshoot emissions issues using near-field probing, bench debugging methods, and structured root-cause approaches

• Create and maintain EMC test procedures, test plans, test specifications, and formal test reports

• Support pre-compliance testing and recommend mitigations to reduce EMI/EMC risk

• Maintain lab readiness: equipment inventory, calibration tracking, procurement coordination, and general lab organization

• Collaborate with electrical, systems, mechanical, and program teams to ensure test requirements and schedules are met

Test equipment experience (expected)

• EMI receiver / spectrum analyzer, oscilloscopes, signal/function generators, power amplifiers

• Vector network analyzer (VNA) / network analyzer exposure preferred

• General bench tools (DMM, probes, fixtures), ESD equipment as applicable

Standards (must)

• MIL-STD-461 (required and priority)

• DO-160 (strong asset)

• IEC 61000 (nice to have)

Automation and tools (nice to have)

• Test automation scripting or instrument control (Python, MATLAB, VBA, LabVIEW, SCPI, NI VISA/NI MAX)

• Experience with common EMC test platforms (any of: BAT-EMC, EMC32, R&S tools, etc.)

• Exposure to HFSS or similar EM simulation is a bonus (not required)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)

• ~6–10 years in EMI/EMC testing, avionics verification, or aerospace electrical test environments

• Strong documentation and communication skills, able to explain results clearly and defend test methods

• Comfortable working in controlled test environments and following strict process requirements

Security / Compliance

• Must be eligible to obtain Reliability Status and meet Controlled Goods requirements (as applicable)