EMI, HIRF, Lightning Engineer (all genders)
VÆRIDION · Munich HQ · onsite
Your Mission:
We are looking for an EMI/EMC, HIRF & Lightning Engineer (all genders) to join our Central Engineering team and support electromagnetic compatibility and electromagnetic environmental effects activities for the Microliner aircraft.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day engineering activities related to EMI/EMC, High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF), and lightning protection throughout the aircraft development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture support through analysis, design integration, testing, verification, and certification. Working closely with colleagues from Systems, Propulsion, Airframe, Safety, Verification and Validation, and Certification, you will ensure that electromagnetic environmental effects are appropriately addressed at aircraft, system, equipment, and installation level.
As part of Central Engineering, you will act as an internal focal point for EMI/EMC, HIRF, and lightning engineering. Working within the established technical approach and with guidance from senior subject-matter expertise, you will independently drive engineering activities within your area, coordinate across disciplines and suppliers, resolve technical issues, and develop substantiated recommendations for higher-level technical decisions.
Your Day-to-Day:
- Develop and maintain aircraft-level EMI/EMC, HIRF, and lightning requirements within the established technical framework, supporting their decomposition, allocation, and verification across aircraft systems, equipment, installations, and structures.
- Perform and coordinate EMI/EMC, HIRF, and lightning assessments, including interference sources, coupling paths, equipment susceptibility, installation effects, and direct and indirect lightning effects.
- Develop, assess, and support the implementation of protection and mitigation measures, including shielding, grounding and bonding, filtering, cable routing and separation, equipment installation, and structural protection provisions.
- Support the maturation of the aircraft EMI/EMC, HIRF, and lightning protection approach, evaluating technical solutions, identifying risks and trade-offs, and developing substantiated recommendations for higher-level technical decisions.
- Define and coordinate verification and qualification activities within the assigned scope, including analysis, inspection, equipment qualification, ground and aircraft testing, and testing performed by external laboratories.
- Independently investigate and resolve electromagnetic interference and compatibility issues during equipment development, system integration, and testing, involving senior technical expertise where significant architectural or programme-level decisions are required.
- Support safety, certification, and compliance activities, including preparation and review of assessments, qualification evidence, verification results, and compliance documentation in accordance with applicable standards.
- Act as an internal technical focal point for EMI/EMC, HIRF, and lightning topics, coordinating with engineering teams, suppliers, test laboratories, and technical specialists, while contributing to the continuous improvement of related engineering methods and processes.
Your Profile:
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a comparable technical discipline, with a minimum of 4 years of professional experience in EMI/EMC, HIRF, lightning protection, or related electromagnetic environmental effects.
- Practical experience in EMI/EMC engineering, including emissions and susceptibility/immunity, grounding and bonding, shielding, filtering, cable installation, and electromagnetic coupling, combined with experience in HIRF and/or lightning protection.
- Working knowledge of relevant aerospace standards and guidance, such as RTCA DO-160 / EUROCAE ED-14 and the SAE ARP541x series, with experience supporting related analysis, testing, or equipment qualification.
- Good understanding of aircraft electrical and electronic systems and their integration; experience with high-voltage architectures, electric propulsion, power electronics, or composite aircraft structures is a strong plus.
- Experience with civil aircraft development and certification under EASA CS-23/CS-25, FAA Part 23/25, or comparable frameworks is desirable; experience within an EASA Part 21J Design Organisation is a plus.
- Understanding of systems and safety engineering principles for safety-critical aircraft systems, preferably with exposure to SAE ARP4754 and ARP4761.
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy within an established technical framework, while recognizing when technical issues require broader coordination, specialist input, or escalation.
- Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented professional with strong technical ownership and the ability to investigate complex electromagnetic interactions and translate findings into practical design recommendations.
- Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines, suppliers, test laboratories, and technical specialists.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong motivation for aviation and the advancement of electric aircraft technologies.
We recognize that women and other under-represented groups are often overlooked in our industry. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Talent and potential can’t always be captured in a checklist.
Why us?
- Be part of an ambitious team determined to shape the future of aviation.
- We are an in-office company, but we value flexibility and trust employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work or adjusting hours to accommodate personal commitments.
- Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership: your (mental) health is important for us.
- Enjoy a subsidized lunch with a 5€ company contribution per meal on office days.
- Become a part of our success with virtual stock options.
- Choose the option that suits your needs: either a free charging station for your electric car or a public transport job ticket as part of the Deutschlandticket.
- Lease a high-quality bicycle or e-bike through our JobRad program and benefit from tax advantages. Whether for your daily commute or personal use, enjoy more mobility and sustainability.
- Pension scheme to support your long-term financial security.
- Work in one of our offices in Munich or Delft. Enjoy the modern Balan Campus in Munich or work inside the aerospace ecosystem at TU Delft.
- Boost your professional as well as personal growth executing your own ideas and independent projects.
- Join our internal social events and retreats (e.g. cooking, game nights, sports).
VÆRIDION was founded in 2021 to transform regional air travel with the Microliner, a 100% electric commercial aircraft. By delivering the most energy-efficient aircraft, we are building the future where clean, safe, and affordable electric aviation seamlessly connects people and businesses. We’re bringing together the brightest minds in aerospace, automotive engineering, and business to disrupt the aviation industry.