Senior Principal EMC Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2024-10-28
Country:
United States of America
Location:
A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA
Position Role Type:
OnsiteCollins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.Collins Aerospace Electric Power Systems (EPS), a division of the Power & Controls Business Unit, is seeking a Senior Principal Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) Engineer with deep knowledge of the EMC discipline, and highly developed technical and leadership skills. In this role, this experienced engineer will be the technical lead on production and new development programs, in charge of the design, development, and qualification activities for a range of products and integrated systems to ensure compliance with EMI/EMC requirements.Candidate must be able to work on a cross-functional support team and communicate clearly in various review boards both internally & externally.What You Will Do

• EMI/EMC engineer will drive development and qualification activities for assigned program/projects and be responsible for the complete EMC compliance process while adhering to technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Review and translate high level EMI/EMC requirements to the system and circuit level.
• Support hardware and system design efforts (including design reviews) to meet specified product performance for all aspects of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) compliance as per DO-160, MIL-STD-461, and other similar standards and customer-furnished information.
• Develop simulation models for the analysis of interference coupling mechanisms, shielding integrity, and circuit/cable interface isolation to mitigate and control conducted/radiated emissions and susceptibility threats.
• Create EMC control plans, guidelines, test procedures, and test reports.
• Mentorship of junior members of the technical EMI/EMC team and supporting continued development of self and other members of the technical team.
• Support of EMC Standard Work, identification/implementation of best practices and lessons learned, and sharing this information with the team.
• Develop and design EMI/EMC test methodologies and test setups and supervise EMC setup construction and system integration into the EMC setup.
• EMC assessments for design changes, including changes during product development, as well as obsolescence assessments for proposed component replacements for production designs.
• Support and provide technical coordination for the successful execution of EMI/EMC development/qualification/certification testing, and effectively coordinate activities between cross-functional teams and suppliers as required.
• Identify project and technical risks and propose mitigation plans to avoid cost and schedule impacts.
• Identify opportunities and other more efficient methods of performing activities to accelerate schedule and/or realize cost savings opportunities.
• Must be self-motivated, dependable, willing to solve complex problems, and must have a team-first approach. Excellent communication skills are also required in this role.
• Must be willing to travel occasionally to other locations to support setup and test activities. Working extended or off-shift hours (including weekends) may occasionally be necessary to support setup/testing activities and other key customer milestones.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in EMI/EMC engineering, including development of test plans and procedures, test setups and test execution.
• Extensive knowledge of MIL-STD's 461/464/704 and DO-160 (or equivalent commercial standards).

• Experience working with Circuits/Electrical Engineers and Systems Engineers relative to product/system design and EMC compliance.
• Experience in the areas of design and risk mitigation, and project management.
• Experience working with LTSpice (or equivalent), Ansys/CST Studio, or other analytical modeling/simulation software used to simulate/predict emissions/susceptibility performance.
• Experience with test lab equipment including but not limited to receivers, spectrum analyzers, generators, amplifiers and antennas.
• Technical knowledge of product qualification testing, particularly for aerospace products.
• Mathematical background and analytical simulation experience

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

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Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.#reempowerprogram

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.Minimum Program Qualifications:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.Privacy Policy and Terms:

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