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# EMI/EMC/Lightning Principal Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Nashua, NH, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $109,120.0 - $185,460.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Adobe InDesign, Network Analysis, LTspice, MATLAB, Mathcad, Software Tools, Skype for Business, Subsystems, Cisco WebEx, Hfss, Pspice, Pcb Layout, Ansys
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3369521868&tx=HT8478THD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 6 years experience in electrical engineering product development and testing
 * 6 years experience in EMI/EMC analysis, testing, and compliance
 * 6 years experience in Lightning analysis, testing, and compliance in accordance with RTCA/DO-160 section 22 or MIL-STD-461G CS117
 * Bachelor s degree in a STEM Field (Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field)
 * Working knowledge of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464
 * Experience in EMI/EMC analysis and modeling, product qualification tests and test techniques, and product compliance
 * Knowledge of virtual meeting tools such as Webex, Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, etc., in order to accomplish the work of your team
 * Ability to obtain & maintain DoD security clearance (US Citizenship Required)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Master's Degree in a STEM Field (Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field)
 * Familiarity with typical EMI/EMC and lightning test equipment and control software including oscilloscopes, spectrum and network analyzers, EMI receivers, low noise amplifiers, signal generators, high voltage probes, transient generators, etc.
 * Working knowledge of RTCA/DO-160 or MIL-STD-461
 * Experience with software tools such as Matlab, MathCAD, PSPICE, LTSPICE, and ANSYS HFSS, and other simulation tools
 * Previous work experience with reading, interpreting and following: circuit schematics, PCB layouts, engineering drawings, BOMs, cable harnesses, wiring schematics, interface diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings and CAD software
 * Prior experience with lightning mitigation in systems, or subsystems.
 * Possess iNarte EMC Engineer Certification
 * Possess Secret or Top Secret DoD security clearance (US Citizenship Required)

## Description

* Develops advanced concepts, techniques and standards. Develops new applications based on professional principles and theories.
 * Defines and implements EMI/EMC requirements to meet specified product performance for all aspects of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) compliance, including but not limited to EMI/ EMC/ EME/ ESD/ EMP and Lightning.
 * Reviews/prepares/modifies EMI control plans, procedures, reports, and seeks opportunities for improved efficiencies
 * Participates in Design Reviews, trade-off analysis, and provide all EMI/EMC design control for major programs.
 * Directs major test programs and has knowledge of test equipment automation software, TILE, EMC32, Elektra etc.


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