Electromagnetic Compatibility Project Engineer

MBDA Missile Systems; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented individual to join their Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Project Team. This role involves supporting critical defence programmes and ensuring robust design principles are implemented throughout product lifecycles. You will be responsible for writing essential documentation, including Environmental Requirement Specifications and EMC Control Plans, while also engaging in hands-on reviews of hardware. The company offers a dynamic hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and a range of attractive perks, including generous parental leave and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the defence sector, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Electronics, Electrical, Physics, EMC or similar fields.
• Ability to work to defined deadlines and within budget limits.

Responsibilities

• Writing Environmental Requirement Specifications and EMC Control Plans.
• Supporting MBDA programmes throughout product lifecycles.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Understanding of EMC principles

Education

Higher education in Electronics

Higher education in Electrical

Higher education in Physics

Job description

The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) department is like no other within MBDA. It is split between a test team working hands on in our state of the art EMC Facility to simulate environments and also a highly skilled project consultancy team that is embedded across all projects within MBDA to ensure good EMC practice & design.

Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 - 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

The opportunity:

This role is in our EMC Project Team who support MBDA programmes throughout their product lifecycles from concept through to disposal. The majority of the work is establishing, progressing and delivering the risk reduction and qualification strategies that will bring a product into service.

The EMC Project Team support projects to ensure the correct requirements are implemented, that designs are robust and the strategy is accurate.

The role involves writing Environmental Requirement Specifications (ERS's) and subsequent documentation including EMC Control Plans, Proving Plans, Proving Requirements and Proving Instructions in support of product development and qualification, reviewing hardware and may include a hands-on review of the hardware and some informal testing.

What we're looking for from you:

Essential

• Higher education or experience within subject fields: Electronics, Electrical, Physics, EMC or similar.
• An understanding of EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and design principles
• Ability to work to defined deadlines and within budget limits.
• Good Analytical and Problem Solving skills.
• Professional manner and adaptability when the project needs are evolving.

Desirable

• Knowledge in the application of a military EMC standard to system, sub-system or equipment level is desirable (e.g. Defence Standard 59-41 / 59-411, AECTP500, Mil-Std-461, RTCA DO160 / EUROCAE ED-14).
• Previous experience in delivering support around the subject of electromagnetic compatibility.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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