Systems Engineer EMC / TEMPEST

Our client has an opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join them on a contract basis for 6 months. This team is responsible for the satellite communication solutions which include ground based installations of satellite control and communication equipment such as computer server systems, network infrastructure and transmission systems. The primary focus for this role at the Portsmouth site is for the design of equipment installations which are compliant with TEMPEST and EMC standards within the ground based MilSatcom domain.

Role: Systems Engineer
Location: Portsmouth - fully onsite
Hours: 37 per week
Hourly Rate: £70 per for via Umbrella, inside IR35
Clearance: SC required upon application. UK Eyes Only due to project

What you'll be doing:

The Engineer role involves;

• Identify boundary of the solution to be developed.
• Elicit and validate requirements for TEMPEST and EMC whilst considering the complete system lifecycle.
• Design and define possible architectures, in collaboration with IS/IT specialists, considering the functions and other requirements (constraints).
• Produce EMC/TEMPEST test plans
• Lead the engagement with test houses to fully define the approach
• Lead modelling using appropriate systems engineering techniques.
• Lead analysis (e.g., performance).
• Perform trade-off analysis in order to select the best solution fulfilling the requirements.
• Validate architecture.
• Define and manage interface requirements.
• Lead verification of the implementation and its interfaces.
• Lead operational and in-service evaluation.
• Lead impact analysis of any design change request during the entire product lifecycle.
• Identify the stakeholder for the solution to be developed and capture their needs and expectations.

Requirements:
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
Be able to address the following aspects of TEMPEST/EMC compliant equipment installation:

• • Familiarity with TEMPEST standards - preferable
  • Knowledge of TEMPEST test specifications, test procedures, test setups, test data - preferable
  • Familiarity with EMC standards - preferable
  • Knowledge of EMC test specifications, test procedures, test setups, test data - preferable
  • Customer EMC requirements analysis
  • System level EMC design, development and solutions
  • EMC Equipment selection
  • Practical experience of installation of electrical equipment, including rack installation and compliant cabling practices - essential
  • Understanding of the effects of electrical equipment (and cabling) interference, and methods for mitigating interference - essential
  • Electrical safety certification
  • Previous experience of generating test plans for sign off of electrical equipment installation, preferably with TEMPEST and/or EMC experience
  • Verification, Validation & integration
  • Transition to Operation
• Educated to at least Degree Level or equivalent in a recognised engineering discipline as recognised by the IET.
• The candidate should preferably hold a Chartered Engineer status and a member of the IET or other equivalent body.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply!

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