Job Title: EMC Engineering Delegate (DAD/DAR)
Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract
Domain: Aerospace – Mandatory
Experience: Senior-level experience in aerospace EMC engineering and certification
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced EMC Engineering Delegate with a strong aerospace background and Transport Canada delegation, or eligibility to obtain DAD/DAR delegation in the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) discipline. The candidate will support aircraft certification activities, make compliance findings within their delegated authority, and ensure aircraft systems meet applicable electromagnetic compatibility and protection requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform EMC-related aircraft certification activities and make findings of compliance within the scope of delegated authority.
- Assess aircraft systems for electromagnetic interference (EMI), High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF), lightning effects, and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
- Interpret and apply applicable Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), FAA, and EASA certification regulations.
- Evaluate compliance with applicable aircraft certification standards, including 14 CFR and CAR 525 requirements.
- Review and assess EMC engineering analyses, test plans, test reports, and certification documentation.
- Evaluate aircraft electrical and electronic systems for electromagnetic susceptibility, emissions, and protection against external electromagnetic threats.
- Support lightning protection and HIRF certification assessments.
- Address electromagnetic effects requirements, including applicable fuel tank safety considerations.
- Collaborate with design, systems, safety, and certification engineering teams to resolve compliance issues.
- Ensure certification evidence is technically sound and meets applicable regulatory requirements.
Mandatory Qualifications
- Extensive experience in aerospace engineering, specifically aircraft EMC engineering and certification.
- Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, Transport Canada DAD or DAR delegation in the EMC discipline.
- In-depth knowledge of electromagnetic theory, EMI/EMC, signal integrity, transmission lines, antennas, and electromagnetic propagation.
- Strong understanding of aircraft electromagnetic effects, including EMI, HIRF, lightning protection, and ESD.
- Extensive knowledge of applicable aircraft certification regulations, including 14 CFR and CAR 525.
- Ability to interpret and apply TCCA, FAA, and EASA requirements related to EMC and aircraft certification.
- Experience preparing, reviewing, or approving certification documentation and demonstrating regulatory compliance.
- Strong technical judgment, analytical skills, and communication abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting aircraft type certification, design changes, or supplemental type certification.
- Experience with aircraft-level EMC qualification and environmental testing.
- Familiarity with aerospace compliance standards and certification methodologies.
- Experience working with aircraft manufacturers, design approval organizations, or regulatory authorities.
