EMC Test Engineer

Marshall Land Systems; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technical training

Career progression

Cross-functional exposure

Job summary

Marshall Land Systems in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking an EMC Test Engineer to ensure deployable and containerised systems meet EMC standards throughout design, production and delivery. You will perform hands-on testing, analysis and troubleshooting in collaboration with Production, Engineering, suppliers and Quality teams.

You will plan and execute EMC testing, review designs for EMC guidance, maintain test records and support compliance audits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment with deployable/ containerised systems.
• Hands-on experience executing EMC testing on assembled units.
• Understanding of NCRs and root cause analysis.
• Ability to work to production schedules while maintaining compliance.
• Experience producing test reports and compliance documentation.
• Strong knowledge of EMC standards (CISPR, IEC, MIL-STD).
• Familiarity with EMC testing equipment such as spectrum analysers, LISNs and anechoic facilities.
• Ability to perform EMC troubleshooting and mitigation.
• Understanding of PCB layout, cabling, and shielding techniques affecting EMC.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute EMC testing on production units in line with applicable standards and customer requirements
• Conduct in-house and external EMC testing, including radiated and conducted emissions and immunity testing
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting for EMC failures, recommending design or process modifications
• Review designs, schematics, and layouts to provide EMC guidance prior to production build
• Maintain accurate EMC test records, reports, and certification packs
• Ensure test equipment is calibrated and maintained in accordance with standard procedures
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance for EMC requirements
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to integrate EMC considerations into manufacturing processes
• Promote continuous improvement of EMC test procedures, efficiency, and compliance
• Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations within the test

Skills

EMC testing

Root cause analysis

Documentation

NCR handling

Standards knowledge

HSE compliance

Tools

Spectrum analysers

LISNs

Anechoic chamber

Job description

Brief Description

Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role:

The EMC Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring that deployable and containerised systems comply with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards and regulations throughout the design, production, and delivery lifecycle. This role combines hands‑on testing, analysis, and troubleshooting with close collaboration across Production, Engineering, external suppliers and Quality teams to guarantee units meet internal and customer EMC requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Plan and execute EMC testing on production units in line with applicable standards and customer requirements
• Conduct in‑house and external EMC testing, including radiated and conducted emissions and immunity testing
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting for EMC failures, recommending design or process modifications
• Review designs, schematics, and layouts to provide EMC guidance prior to production build
• Maintain accurate EMC test records, reports, and certification packs
• Ensure test equipment is calibrated and maintained in accordance with standard procedures
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance for EMC requirements
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to integrate EMC considerations into manufacturing processes
• Promote continuous improvement of EMC test procedures, efficiency, and compliance
• Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations within the test

Apply if you have most of the following:

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment with deployable or containerised systems
• Hands‑on experience executing EMC testing on assembled units
• Understanding of non‑conformance reporting (NCRs) and root cause analysis
• Ability to work to production schedules and deadlines while maintaining compliance
• Experience producing test reports and compliance documentation
• Strong knowledge of EMC standards (e.g., CISPR, IEC, MIL‑STD)
• Experience with EMC test equipment, such as spectrum analysers, LISNs, and anechoic
• Ability to perform EMC troubleshooting and mitigation
• Understanding of PCB layout, cabling, and shielding techniques affecting EMC
• Familiarity with system‑level testing in production environments
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications
• Knowledge of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and EMC compliance certification processes

Additional local needs:

• Onsite role, Merthyr Tydfil
• Candidates will need to be eligible to hold UK Security Clearance

The benefits of this role include:

• Access to technical training, certifications, and continuous professional development in EMC and related fields
• Career progression to Senior EMC Engineer, EMC Team Lead, or Engineering Manager
• Exposure to Production, Quality, and Systems Engineering, enabling potential moves into broader engineering or compliance roles

Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian‑owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands.