Principal EMC Engineer - Naval Nuclear Systems

weServed; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP & health check

Shopping savings portal

Professional Fees paid

Reservists leave (10 days)

Holiday trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Principal Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer at our Stoke Gifford, Bristol site with hybrid working. You will be the technical authority for EMC activities within Naval Nuclear, leading EMC testing and support on complex defence programmes.

You'll collaborate with MoD stakeholders and internal teams to drive EMC capability development, policy creation, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety, compliance, and mission readiness of UK naval platforms.

Qualifications

• Subject Matter Expert knowledge of DEF STAN 59-411.
• Strong understanding of electromagnetic compatibility principles, standards, and theory.
• Experience working with the Ministry of Defence environment and stakeholder landscape.
• Experience authoring EMC Control Plans and technical documentation.
• Experience developing EMC design policies, including cable routing and segregation guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers delivering EMC testing and support projects.
• Manage the scoping, planning, scheduling, and budgeting of EMC testing activities.
• Drive continuous improvement across EMC support, testing processes, and engineering best practice.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customer stakeholders to improve project outcomes and performance.
• Grow EMC capability and supporting the development of future engineering opportunities.

Skills

EMC leadership

DEF STAN 59-411

MoD stakeholder engagement

EMC test planning

EMC policy development

Education

Electrical/Electronic Eng degree

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Principal Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer at our Stoke Gifford, Bristol site with hybrid working. You will be the technical authority for EMC activities within Naval Nuclear, leading EMC testing and support on complex defence programmes.

You'll collaborate with MoD stakeholders and internal teams to drive EMC capability development, policy creation, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety, compliance, and mission readiness of UK naval platforms.