EMC Project Engineer

Matchtech; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced EMC Project Engineer to join the defence team. In this role, you will establish and deliver strategies for product qualification while producing essential documentation. Ideal candidates will possess a higher education in relevant fields and understand EMC principles. The company offers various benefits, including performance bonuses and career growth opportunities.

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

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Higher education or experience in Electronics, Electrical, Physics, EMC, or related fields.
• Understanding of EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and design principles.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work within budgets.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and delivering risk reduction and qualification strategies for products.
• Writing Environmental Requirement Specifications (ERS) and related documentation.
• Conducting informal hardware testing.

Skills

Electronics understanding

EMC design principles

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Professional demeanor

Education

Higher education in related fields

Job description

Working: The role offers flexible working but does require engineers on site for 3 days per week and is on a secure site where SC clearance is needed.

We are looking for an EMC Project Engineer to join one of our defence clients in their EMC Project Team, supporting programmes throughout their product lifecycle from concept to disposal.

The primary focus is establishing, progressing, and delivering risk reduction and qualification strategies to bring products into service.

The EMC Project Engineer role involves writing Environmental Requirement Specifications (ERS) and related documentation, including EMC Control Plans, Proving Plans, Proving Requirements, and Proving Instructions, supporting product development and qualification. The role may include reviewing hardware and conducting informal hardware testing.

The EMC department is divided between a hands-on test team working in a state-of-the-art EMC facility and a highly skilled project 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 related fields
• Understanding of EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and design principles
• Ability to meet deadlines and work within budgets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional demeanor and adaptability to evolving project needs

Desirable Experience:

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

Note: Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply.

Company Benefits:

• Bonus: Up to 2,500 (performance-based)
• Pension: Up to 14% contribution
• Enhanced parental, maternity, and shared parental leave
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• On-site perks: subsidised meals and free parking
• Career progression and skill development opportunities

Company Details:

• A multi-national group, No 1 in Europe in their field, with awards and recognitions, offering great career opportunities
• Recent awards include the Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards 2022 and three gold standard awards from Investors in People
• Reviews highlight interesting work, good work-life balance, and employee value
• Advocates for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion with over 10 networking groups
• Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks for various circumstances