Lead EMC Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge: up to 12 flexi-days

Secure your Future: pension with up to

Wellbeing support and networks

Bonus scheme for management levels and

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Refer a friend referral programme

Flexible benefits up to £500

Flexible working: hybrid

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd. is seeking a Lead EMC Engineer to head a team responsible for early development EMC pre-compliance through to formal qualification. The role supports radar, infrared countermeasures, and other defence systems within a UKAS-accredited facility.

You will drive EMC design, simulation, and testing while mentoring junior staff and liaising with key customers on certification and test readiness. Hybrid working in Edinburgh.

Qualifications

• EMC requirement definition and flow down.
• EMC design practices.
• EMC simulation, modelling and analysis.
• Technical support to an EMC Test Team.
• Test plan and test procedure generation and peer review.
• Test report peer review.
• Test readiness reviews for customers.
• EMC point of contact for key customers.
• Support of product certification and Declaration of Design and Performance review.
• Guiding and training more junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team through EMC development lifecycle from pre-compliance to qualification.
• EMC activities aligned to defence standards (MIL-STD-461, DO-160, EFA specs).
• Perform Radiated/Conducted Emissions, Susceptibility tests and related areas.
• Consult with internal/external customers on EMC.
• Drive continuous improvement within the EMC facility.
• Automate current work practices to improve efficiency.
• Define EMC facility requirements and plan delivery for future programs.

Skills

EMC requirements

EMC design practices

EMC simulation

Test readiness

Customer support

Mentoring

Tools

EMC Test Equipment

UKAS Standards

Job description

Job Description: Your impact Do you want to work at the forefront of EMC engineering, supporting the development and qualification of next-generation defence systems? At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for a Lead EMC Engineer. Is leading a team of EMC Engineers and a UKAS accredited test facility the next step in your career? Developing and qualifying next generation Radar, Laser and Infrared Countermeasures. The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business is one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of advanced sensor and countermeasure systems. You will lead a team supporting this development and play a lead role in planning/execution of future facility capability.

What you will do:

• A team responsible for early development lifecycle pre compliance through to formal product qualification EMC test.
• EMC engineering activities aligned to defence and aviation standards such as MIL-STD-461, DO-160 and EFA EMC Specification.
• EMC test that covers the core areas of Radiated/Conducted Emissions and Susceptibility, Lightning, ESD, NEMP and Voltage Spike.
• Support and consultation to internal and external customers on EMC.
• Continuous improvement within the current EMC Facility.
• Automation of current work practices and methods that offer opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
• Definition of EMC Facility requirements, planning and delivery to provide capability in support of future business development programmes.

What you’ll bring:

• EMC requirement definition and flow down.
• EMC design practices.
• EMC simulation, modelling and analysis.
• Technical support to an EMC Test Team.
• Test plan and test procedure generation and peer review.
• Test report peer review.
• Supporting test readiness of upcoming customers via Test Readiness Reviews.
• EMC point of contact for key customers.
• Support of product certification and Declaration of Design and Performance review.
• Providing guidance and technical expertise on EMC Facility capital spend to ensure capability is maintained and improved as required.
• Facility audits, including internal quality and technical audits, external AS9100D and ISO17025 aligned to continued UKAS accreditation.
• Providing technical expertise on EMC Facility requirements, with a view to establishing and delivering an EMC Test capability into the future.
• Guiding, mentoring and training more junior staff.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn. What is key is we are looking to build for the future, instil change and provide capability into the business at a time of growth and next generation equipment development, while maintaining support and customer service to current and legacy customers.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is bench-marked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers.

Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type: Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations. Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!