Senior EMC, HIRF, Lightning Engineer (all genders)

Your mission

As a Senior EMC, HIRF & Lightning Protection Engineer (all genders) you will help us design and develop the aircraft and its installed systems. As an all-electric aircraft, this may entail new and novel approaches to meeting the EMC, HIRF and Lightning protection goals, in some cases requiring an innovative approach to systems design. This will be a broad role covering design support, analysis, test and compliance finding. In this role, you will provide specialist support to all other engineering groups including systems and structures.

Your Day-to-Day

• Proactively lead and execute technical tasks related to EMC, HIRF & Lightning protection for the Microliner development and certification, from capturing technical requirements to demonstrating compliance.

• Contribute significantly to the definition, architecture, sizing, specification, and development of the overall electrical system with respect to meeting the EMC, HIRF and Lightning protection goals.

• Support high and low voltage electrics and avionics safety analysis and conduct system engineering tasks.

• Support the installation and integration of entire electrical/electronic systems on an aircraft level.

• Develop mitigation strategies for system noise and coupling issues, including shielding, grounding, and filtering solutions.

• Lead efforts to analyse and design system protection against high-intensity radiated fields (HIRF).

• Coordinate HIRF immunity tests with external labs and certification bodies.

• Develop strategies for direct and indirect lightning protection for airframe, electrical wiring, and electronic equipment.

• Plan, execute, and document EMC, HIRF, and lightning tests in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

• Diagnose and resolve electromagnetic interference issues observed during development or testing.

Your profile

• Engineering degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent (Electrical/Electronics).

• Minimum 8 years experience with HIRF, EMC and lightning protection (indirect effects).

• Experience with the full development lifecycle from conceptual design through to certification (EASA/FAA Part 23 or 25).

• Experience working in an EASA Part 21J Design Organization, or international equivalent.

• Knowledge of systems & safety engineering principles for safety critical systems (SAE ARP 4754/4761).

• Working experience with relevant industry standards, such as DO-160G, MIL-STD-461, ARP5414/ARP5415, and other applicable standards.

• Working knowledge with direct effects of lightning protection and certification is a plus.

• Experience with electric propulsion systems or high-voltage aerospace architectures is a plus.

• Proficiency coordinating activities of engineers internally and in partner supplier companies.

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English, other language would be a plus.

• Positive thinking, “Can do” attitude and working nature characterized by self-initiative, solution orientation, eagerness to learn, grow and apply new skills.

• Passioned about aviation and electrification of aviation industry.

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.