Introduction to Defense and Aerospace EMC
✔ Overview of defense and aerospace EMC environments
✔ Learn the differences between EN IEC 62061 and EN ISO 13849-1 and the concepts that these standards promote
✔ Review of DEF STAN 59-411, MIL STD 461 and RTCA DO-160 test specifications
✔ Preparing and specifying your project for trouble free EMC testing
✔ Troubleshooting and analyzing EMC Testing
This fast-paced course provides a focused introduction to EMC for defense and aerospace systems. It is designed for professionals who need to apply practical EMC principles to their current or upcoming projects.
The course begins with an overview of EMC environments as defined in key standards, including DEF STAN 59-411, MIL-STD-461, and RTCA DO-160. We then analyze typical system configurations and explore how client and platform requirements influence EMC considerations.
Building on this foundation, you’ll develop a structured EMC test plan suitable for submission to an accredited laboratory. To increase your understanding, you’ll receive an orientation of an EMC test chamber and we’ll conduct a desktop analysis of a typical EMC test report including test data for both passes and failures.
By the end of the course, you’ll understand the main EMC standards and test techniques used in the defense and aerospace sectors and useful troubleshooting techniques. You’ll also be able to plan, write, and review EMC test documentation and know how these are applied in a test house. Finally, you’ll have developed the skills to interpret and evaluate EMC test data and reports.
This course is intended for the following audiences:
- Managers in the defense and aerospace sectors responsible for systems and platforms with EMC requirements, wanting to understand these often challenging EMC environments for the commissioning and analyzing EMC qualification testing.
- Compliance engineers involved in managing and demonstrating conformity with defense and aerospace EMC standards and test requirements
Electrical/electronic engineers engaged in the design, development, testing, or production of defence and avionics equipment who need a practical understanding of EMC performance and qualification testing.
- Overview of EMC: Coupling mechanisms, sources of interference, effects of electromagnetic interference, nature of interference, EMC phenomena.
- Overview of Standards: RTCA DO 160, MIL STD 461, DEF STAN 59-411, and related standards.
- EMC General Test Requirements: Test facilities, test layouts.
- Contents of a Test Plan: Test documentation, impact on project cost and timescale, generic content, preparation for test.
- Interpretation of Emission & Susceptibility Test Results: Test report content. Test results and their meaning.
- Test Failures: Test setup causes, source and coupling identification, typical EMC fixes; grounding, filtering, cables and connectors, shielding, modification retest, concessions, and waivers.
- Risk Assessment, COTS/MOTS: Risk assessment process, read across of test evidence and gap analysis.
- EMC Test & Trials Requirements: Conducted and radiated emission and susceptibility tests including test requirement and set-up, platform trials.
- Understand the fundamentals of EMC and the electromagnetic environment.
- Familiarization with avionics standard RTCA DO-160, Defense Standard 59-411 and MIL-STD-461.
- Understand EMC general test requirements for screened room test facilities and test setup.
- Understand the purpose and content of an EMC test plan.
- Familiarization with the purpose and content of an EMC test report and the meaning of test results.
- Familiarization with investigating EMC test failures, modifications and concessions and waivers.
- Familiarization with the risk assessment process for COTS and MOTS.
- Familiarization with EMC tests and trials in terms of test requirements, test equipment and test set-up.
- Course delivered by one of TÜV SÜD's leading industry experts.
- Small class sizes enhance trainer-delegate relationship.
- Receive globally recognised TÜV SÜD certificate upon completion.
Instructor-led training in a virtual classroom. This means the course is Live Online. Participants will learn through online teaching. Lectures, case studies, group exercises, discussions, problem solving, examples with explanation, assignments and/or quizzes happen in the virtual classroom training. Participants need to connect to the class from any internet accessible location. Each module is delivered live using webinar technology, creating a virtual classroom learning environment. Live sessions provide you with direct access to the trainer so you can ask questions, understand complex concepts and share ideas with peers. Webcam and microphone are REQUIRED to interact with the instructor and/or other participants.
The course content and structure are designed by the domain experts from TÜV SÜD. With immense experience and knowledge in the relevant standards, our team of product specialists and technical experts at TÜV SÜD, developed the course content based on current business landscape and market requirements.
Upon completion, you will receive your globally recognised TÜV SÜD certificate on EMC Compliance for Defense and Avionics.
Basic understanding of electrical/electronic principles and scientific units of measurement.
What is the EMC Compliance for Defense and Avionics training course?
The EMC Compliance for Defense and Avionics training course is a one-day programme designed for engineers and compliance professionals working with defense and aerospace electronics. It covers key EMC standards such as DEF STAN 59-411, MIL-STD-461 and RTCA DO-160, and teaches how to prepare, test and report equipment for compliance.
How is the EMC Compliance for Defence and Avionics training course structured?
This one-day course combines theory with practical examples from defense and aerospace projects. Delegates review standards, test plans and reports, discuss test setups and failure analysis, and receive expert feedback from an experienced TÜV SÜD trainer.
What experience do I need for this EMC Compliance for Defense and Avionics training course?
You should have a basic understanding of electrical or electronic engineering. No prior EMC qualification is required. The course is ideal for engineers and compliance specialists involved in defence or avionics product design, testing or certification.
How will this EMC Compliance for Defense and Avionics training course help my career?
Gaining competence in defense and aerospace EMC standards enhances your professional credibility and opens opportunities in defence, aerospace and advanced technology sectors. The TÜV SÜD certificate is internationally recognised and valued by leading manufacturers and suppliers.
What practical skills will I learn from this EMC Compliance for Defense and Avionics training course?
You’ll learn to interpret key EMC standards, develop compliant test plans, identify sources of interference, apply effective mitigation techniques, and assess COTS and MOTS equipment for compliance risk—all supported by real-world defence and avionics case examples.
Do you offer advanced or follow-on EMC courses?
Yes. TÜV SÜD Academy offers advanced courses on product design for EMC, system and installation EMC, and sector-specific compliance such as EMC for Defense and Avionics Level 2 and Total Safety Compliance for IEC 62368-1, allowing continued professional development.
Can I arrange in-house EMC Compliance for Defense and Avionics training for my organization?
TÜV SÜD additionally offers the opportunity to deliver this training as a dedicated in-house course, delivered solely to your organization to meet your needs and requirements. To receive a quote and find out more information, please contact us at [email protected].