EMC Project Engineer

Matchtech; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-national group in Bristol seeks an EMC Project Engineer for its EMC Project Team. The role offers the chance to work on defence projects, focusing on risk reduction and product lifecycle support. Applicants should have a degree in relevant fields and possess strong analytical skills. Benefits include a performance-based bonus, pension contributions, enhanced parental leave, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Bonus: Up to £2,500 (performance-based)

Pension: Up to 14% contribution

Enhanced parental leave

Flexi leave: Up to 15 additional days

Subsidised meals

Free parking on-site

Qualifications

• Higher education or experience in Electronics, Electrical, Physics, EMC, or similar fields.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work within budget.
• Professional manner and adaptability to evolving project needs.

Responsibilities

• Establishing, progressing, and delivering risk reduction and qualification strategies.
• Writing Environmental Requirement Specifications (ERS), EMC Control Plans, Proving Plans, and related documentation.
• Reviewing hardware and conducting hands-on hardware reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Adaptability

Understanding of EMC principles

Education

Higher education in Electronics, Electrical, Physics, or similar

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Job summary

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

Key skills required for this role

EMC Engineer / Electromagnetic Compatibility / Project Engineer

Important

All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and be a sole / dual British national.

Job description

Working: The role offers flexible working but does require engineers on site for 3 days per week at a secure site where SC clearance is needed. We are looking for an EMC Project Engineer to join our defence client’s EMC Project Team, supporting programmes throughout their product lifecycle from concept to disposal. The main responsibilities include establishing, progressing, and delivering risk reduction and qualification strategies to bring products into service. The role involves writing Environmental Requirement Specifications (ERS), EMC Control Plans, Proving Plans, and related documentation, reviewing hardware, and possibly conducting hands-on hardware reviews and informal testing. The EMC department includes a test team working in state-of-the-art facilities and a consultancy team embedded across projects to ensure good EMC practices and design.

Skills and Experience

• Higher education or experience in Electronics, Electrical, Physics, EMC, or similar fields.
• Understanding of EMC and design principles.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work within budget.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional manner and adaptability to evolving project needs.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in the defence sector.
• Knowledge of military EMC standards (e.g., Defence Standard 59-41 / 59-411, AECTP500, Mil-Std-461, RTCA DO160 / EUROCAE ED-14).
• Previous support experience in electromagnetic compatibility.

Note: Even if you don't meet all qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Company Benefits

• Bonus: Up to £2,500 (performance-based).
• Pension: Up to 14% contribution.
• Parental Leave: Enhanced parental, maternity, and shared parental leave.
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
• Facilities: Subsidised meals and free parking on-site.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for career progression and skill development.

Company Details

• The company is a leading multi-national group, No 1 in Europe in its field, with multiple awards and recognitions, offering great career opportunities.
• Recent accolades include the Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards 2022 and gold standard awards from Investors in People.
• Employee reviews highlight a good work-life balance, interesting work, and internal mobility.
• The company promotes diversity and inclusion, with over 10 networking groups advocating equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Enhanced parental leave policies are in place, offering up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with additional support for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility treatments.

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