EMC Engineer in Yeovil

The Opportunity We’re supporting a leading name in rotary-wing aircraft company who are looking to bring in an E3 / EMC Engineer to support a range of current and future helicopter programmes. This is a full lifecycle role, giving you exposure from early-stage design through to testing, certification, and in-service support across multiple platforms (including conventional helicopters, tiltrotors, and UAS). The Role You’ll join a specialist E3 team responsible for ensuring aircraft systems operate safely and reliably in complex electromagnetic environments. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting design and integration of electrical/electronic systems with EMC considerations • Planning and executing EMC / E3 verification and testing (lab, ground, and flight trials) • Producing compliance documentation (test plans, reports, analysis, certification evidence) • Supporting qualification and certification activities • Working closely with cross-functional teams (systems, avionics, safety, mechanical) • Investigating and resolving EM-related issues across the product lifecycle What They’re Looking For Essential: • Experience in E3 / EMC engineering within aerospace or other safety-critical industries • Strong understanding of areas such as: o EMC o HIRF / Lightning Effects o EMP / Environmental effects • Experience supporting design, development, and verification activities • Ability to produce and review technical documentation • Strong communication skills across engineering teams Desirable: • Aerospace background (rotary-wing highly beneficial) • Experience working with certification bodies such as: o EASA o FAA • Knowledge of standards such as DO-160, MIL-STD-461, DEF STAN 59-411 • Exposure to systems engineering lifecycle and tools (e.g. DOORS) • Experience with EM simulation tools