Electromagnetic Hazard Specialist / Spécialiste Risque Électromagnétique

Do you have Aerospace experience, have you worked in Electromagnetism and would you like to progress and develop new skills? Then this job is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for an Electromagnetic Hazard (EMH) Specialist to join our EMH team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada), where you will directly interact with regulatory authorities, engineering teams, suppliers, and production staff.

You will be part of the EMH team responsible for ensuring the EMH integrity and certification compliance of the A220 aircraft throughout its lifecycle, from design and certification through production and in-service operation.

The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your main role as an Electromagnetic Hazard (EMH) Specialist will be to:

• Support DAD (Design Authority Delegated) functions in EMH Design Approval & Certification activities.
• Provide EMH Support to product Improvement.
• Provide EMH Support to Production / Final Assembly Line and In-service.
• Provide EMH support Continued Airworthiness activities.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy (based on operational needs), on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.
• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, access to a public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your challenges:

• Prepare, review, and present aircraft design changes in relations to EMH certification documentation to regulatory bodies, specifically Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA).
• Witness EMH qualification tests at supplier facilities or test labs to ensure adherence to procedures and requirements.
• Critically review and approve supplier Design Compliance Reports (DCRs) and Statements of Compliance (SOCs) pertaining to EMH.
• Review and approve Repair Engineering Orders (REOs) ensuring EMH requirements are maintained.
• Provide expert EMH guidance for A220 product improvement initiatives.
• Propose and/or review design changes related to product improvements, meticulously assessing and identifying potential impacts on aircraft EMH performance.
• Review and approve EMH Similarity Analysis Reports, Qualification Test Procedures (QTPs), and Qualification Test Reports (QTRs) for new or modified aircraft components and systems.
• Deliver timely EMH technical support to the A220 aircraft production line.
• Investigate, review, and provide disposition on EMH-related Report of Non-Conformance (RNCs)
• Lead or support troubleshooting activities to diagnose and resolve complex EMH-related issues reported on in-service A220 aircraft.
• Develop and propose solutions to mitigate in-service EMH problems.
• Review and approve Repair Engineering Orders (REOs), Generic Repair Engineering Orders (GREOs), and Standard Repair Procedures (SRPs) related to EMH for the operational fleet.
• Contribute EMH expertise to maintain the continued airworthiness of the A220 fleet through CARB (Continued Airworthiness Review Board) meetings.
• Review and provide EMH input for critical airworthiness documents such as Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs), Configuration Deviation Lists (CDLs), and other related documentation as required.

Your boarding pass:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Electromagnetic Hazard (EMH) engineering, preferably within the aerospace industry.
• Demonstrated experience with aircraft EMH certification processes and standards (e.g., RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-461/464).
• Proven experience working with regulatory agencies, ideally Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA).
• Experience acting as, or directly supporting, a Design Approval Designee (DAD) or equivalent role for EMH.
• Strong understanding of EMH principles, testing methodologies, design techniques, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with aircraft systems, wiring, structure and installation practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with EMH simulation and modeling tools.
• Knowledge of related disciplines such as High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) and Lightning protection.
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing and quality processes.

Due to the sector of activity (aerospace), frequent contacts with Airbus entities worldwide, and interactions with suppliers and clients also located across the globe, proficiency in English is required for this position.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.