Environmental Qualification Engineer - EMI/EMC

Zone 5 Technologies is seeking an Environmental Qualification Engineer specializing in EMI/EMC to lead electromagnetic qualification testing of advanced counter-UAS and missile systems for U.S. Department of Defense programs. This role owns EMI/EMC qualification from test planning through final report - working with design engineering, external test labs, and customers to ensure our systems meet electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute EMI/EMC test plans and procedures in compliance with MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464.

Plan and conduct qualification testing, including conducted and radiated emissions and susceptibility testing.

Coordinate with external EMI/EMC labs on scheduling, test setup, and test fidelity; serve as the primary technical interface to test houses.

Build and maintain in-house pre-compliance EMI test capability.

Lead test setup planning, including harnessing, fixturing, test configurations, and support equipment.

Troubleshoot EMI/EMC test failures and partner with Electrical Engineering to implement fixes.

Author test reports and qualification evidence; maintain verification matrices for E3 requirements.

Support broader environmental qualification testing (e.g., MIL-STD-810, DO-160) as program needs require.

Support customer test witnessing and present results at reviews.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in EMI/EMC testing for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems.

Skills:

Hands-on expertise with MIL-STD-461 test methods and working knowledge of MIL-STD-464.

Experience with EMI test equipment (spectrum analyzers, EMI receivers, LISNs, current probes, antennas, amplifiers).

Ability to diagnose and resolve EMI/EMC issues.

Strong technical writing and communication skills.

U.S. Person status required due to export control regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

iNARTE or equivalent EMC certification.

Experience with lightning, ESD, and HERO testing for ordnance and weapon systems.

Experience with MIL-STD-810 and DO-160 environmental testing.

Experience qualifying missile systems, guided munitions, or small aerial vehicles.

Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain.

Level III: $121,000 - $164,000/yr.

Level IV: $154,000 - $190,000/yr.

Level V: $177,000 - $210,000/yr.

Pay range for this role

$121,000—$210,000 USD