Electromagnetic Compatibility Project Engineer

MBDA S.A.S.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking a skilled engineer to join their EMC Project Team. The role involves writing crucial Environmental Requirement Specifications and reviewing hardware to ensure robust designs and compliance with requirements. Candidates should have a background in Electronics or related fields and strong analytical skills. A hybrid working model is offered and salary is up to £55,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Flexi leave up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Higher education or experience within subject fields: Electronics, Electrical, Physics, EMC or similar.
• An understanding of EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and design principles.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Write Environmental Requirement Specifications (ERS's) and documents for product development.
• Ensure designs are robust and meet correct requirements.
• Review hardware and engage in informal testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of EMC principles

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Higher education in Electronics, Electrical, Physics, or similar

Job description

Overview

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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.
• Previous experience in delivering support around the subject of electromagnetic compatibility.

Desirable

• Knowledge in the application of a military EMC standard to system, sub‑system or equipment level (e.g. Defence Standard 59‑41 / 59‑411, AECTP500, Mil‑Std‑461, RTCA DO160 / EUROCAE ED‑14).

Working arrangements & Requirements

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. After the 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.

Benefits

• 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 available for paternity leave, neonatal leave, fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more.
• Training and development: excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities.