EMI‑EMC and Lighting Protection Specialist

About the role

We are looking for an EMI‑EMC and lighting protection specialist to join the AHE Airworthiness & Configuration Department. The role focuses on defining EMC design directives, ensuring compliance of aircraft equipment and structures, and supporting certification processes for civil and military helicopters.

Key responsibilities

• Write specifications for EMC design, HIRF, LIE, LDE and ESD qualification at equipment and system level.
• Support system designers, follow up qualification, and review EMC test results against international standards.
• Assist equipment manufacturers in resolving non‑compliances and propose technical improvements.
• Develop electromagnetic protection for electrical harnesses and define metallisation and bonding techniques for airframe structures.
• Prepare and execute EMC test plans, analyse susceptibility and emission results, and support certification documentation.
• Provide guidance for electrical bonding specifications at final assembly lines and address any non‑conformities.

Required profile

• Master’s or degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Telecommunications or Electronic Engineering.
• Proven experience in EMI/EMC and/or lightning protection for civil or military aircraft.
• Fluent Spanish (native) and English.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office.
• Strong integrity and awareness of compliance risks.

Required skills

• EMI/EMC analysis and testing.
• Lightning protection design.
• HIRF, LIE, LDE and ESD qualification.
• Electrical bonding and metallisation techniques.
• Preparation of test plans and interpretation of test data.