Environmental Qualification Engineer - EMI/EMC

At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in precision weapons and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Our team of engineers and innovators are developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions to deliver affordable and scalable precision weapons, interceptors, and UAS.
We're building the next generation of munitions and unmanned systems for the United States and its allies. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on defense technology, you belong here.
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