EMC Test Engineer

Job Title: EMC Test Engineer
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
Salary: £DOE

Permanent | Full-Time

Must be eligible for UK Eyes Only (UKEO) SC Clearance

Onsite Role

We are seeking an EMC Test Engineer to support the safe and effective test, evaluation, and assurance of aircraft, land platforms, and associated electronic and armament systems operating within challenging electromagnetic environment.

The Role

As an EMC Test Engineer, you will provide subject matter expertise within multidisciplinary project teams, supporting the planning, execution, and delivery of electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) activities.

You will work closely with customers, project teams, and technical specialists to ensure systems meet stringent EMC, EMF, and HIRF requirements while contributing to innovative engineering solutions in a technically demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide EMC/E3 technical expertise across customer-facing engineering programmes
• Support the planning, execution, and assurance of electromagnetic trials activities
• Produce high-quality technical documentation including test plans, reports, and presentations
• Identify technical risks and support mitigation planning with Project Managers
• Contribute to RF testing and electromagnetic compatibility assessments
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support programme delivery
• Support engineering governance and compliance activities across projects
• Assist in solving complex technical problems relating to electromagnetic environments and system performance

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory and EMC principles
• Experience or strong interest in Radio Frequency (RF) design and testing
• Knowledge of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Electromagnetic Fields (EMF), and/or High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF)
• Experience producing technical reports, test documentation, and engineering evidence
• Experience working within structured engineering or technical governance frameworks
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to challenge constructively and apply sound engineering judgement

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
• Evidence of continued professional development and technical learning

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Eyes Only (UKEO) SC Clearance. Applicants must typically be sole UK nationals and meet UK security clearance criteria.

If you are passionate about EMC, RF systems we would love to hear from you!

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