Principal EMC & TEMPEST Testing Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Wickford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal EMC Engineer for their Basildon site. In this hybrid role, you will undertake EMC design, development and testing for Air, Land, and Sea projects. The ideal candidate will possess expert knowledge in EMC legislation and testing, along with strong customer and supplier relationships. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous leave

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Access to mental health support

Free online courses

Flexible benefits spending

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of commercial, defence, and aviation EMC test specifications, test procedures, and test set up.
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity.
• Not afraid to challenge IPTs and Senior Management on EMC related topics.

Responsibilities

• Design for EMC & TEMPEST.
• Develop EMC & TEMPEST requirements from legislation.
• Manage supplier control of EMC design.

Skills

EMC legislation

EMC requirement generation

Customer EMC requirements analysis

System level EMC design

EMC component selection

EMC testing

TEMPEST testing

Education

Minimum of BEng. (Hons.) in a relevant subject

Tools

Commercial EMC test specifications

Defence EMC test procedures

Aviation EMC test setup

Job description

Overview

Leonardo UK is excited to be recruiting a Principal EMC Engineer for our Basildon site. This site-based role will undertake EMC specification, design, development and test work on various Air / Land and Sea projects at system and component level. The role also requires building and maintaining relationships with customers and suppliers to achieve cost effective and robust EMC solutions in various challenging environments. The Principal EMC Engineer will also be required to contribute to our UKAS test team and carry out EMC testing and EMC training of other engineers. Thus, experience of UKAS audits and looking after the day to day running and capability enhancement and maintenance of an EMC test facility is essential. The successful applicant will be working in the ISP business unit’s Environmental test group as part of the Design Integrity Function under the Environmental Test Lab Manager.

Your impact

This role is to provide EMC / TEMPEST design, development and test support to projects; this includes the development of EMC / TEMPEST requirements and providing robust cost-effective solutions. Customer and supplier liaison is also key to ensure the minimisation of through life EMC cost while offering an innovative and robust solution to our customers’ needs. The production of EMC / TEMPEST documentation for projects will be necessary along with approving suppliers’ documentation and test results. EMC testing forms a major part of the role, both in house and at external EMC test house (possibly at remote locations). The successful applicant will support the Basildon test facility UKAS audit schedule and accreditation. Other duties include EMC test house and equipment maintenance duties.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Design for EMC & TEMPEST.
• Development of EMC & TEMPEST requirements from legislation and top-level system specifications.
• Production of EMC & TEMPEST Plans for complex systems and components.
• Supplier management for control of EMC design at sub-tier suppliers.
• In house EMC testing
• External EMC and TEMPEST testing
• Production of in-house test procedures and reports
• Definition of test requirements
• Provision of technical support for resolving EMC & TEMPEST issues
• Representing the test facility at design reviews and phase reviews to provide specialist input
• Supporting the test facility’s UKAS certification

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge

• Minimum of BEng. (Hons.) in a relevant subject or suitable other experience
• Expert knowledge of commercial, defence, and aviation EMC test specifications, test procedures, and test set up.

Expertise in:

• EMC legislation
• EMC requirement generation
• Customer EMC requirements analysis
• System level EMC design, development and solution provision
• EMC Component selection
• EMC Testing
• TEMPEST Testing

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrate honesty and integrity.
• Not afraid to challenge IPTs and Senior Management on EMC related topics.
• Looking to grow into an EMC expert within the organisation

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).

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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 part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

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

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. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location

GB - Basildon

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid