Principal EMC Engineer

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal EMC Engineer to join their dynamic team in Barrow-in-Furness. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing EMC compliance requirements, advising design teams, and mentoring fellow engineers. This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment that values diversity and integrity. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package, including a pension scheme and employee discounts. If you're ready to contribute to innovative engineering solutions, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in designing for EMC compliance is essential.
• Proven ability to mentor and coach engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage requirements and acceptance criteria for systems and programmes.
• Advise design teams on Electromagnetic Environment requirements.

Skills

EMC compliance design

Mentoring and coaching

Knowledge of EMC Defence Standards

Chartered level professional registration

Education

Professional registration at Chartered level

Job description

Job Description - Principal EMC Engineer (00126458)

Job title: Principal EMC Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Specify and manage requirements and acceptance criteria specific to a system, platforms or programmes
• Advising design teams on Electromagnetic Environment (EME) requirements and design considerations
• Liaising with EMC test engineers to design and specify testing regimes to prove system compliance against relevant standards
• Designing and implementing system mitigation to meet EMC standards
• Mentoring and coaching Engineers within the team

Your skills and experiences:

• Professional registration at Chartered level or evidence of working towards this
• Experience of design for EMC compliance
• Knowledge of EMC Defence Standards would be an advantage
• Proven experience and ability to coach others in a team

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The EMC Engineering team:

Working within Electrical Engineering (EMC), you will be responsible for providing support to the Engineering Manager and/or external specialists in providing transversal support to engineering delivery teams in defining electromagnetic requirements and undertaking specialist testing of systems, sub systems and components in support of achieving contractual compliance for EMC design.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Closing Date: 30th April 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.