Systems Engineer - EMC/TEMPEST

Carbon 60, Inc.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon 60, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer with TEMPEST and EMC expertise for a Portsmouth-based 6-month contract.

You will contribute to ground-based satellite communications installations, from concept through verification and handover, ensuring TEMPEST and EMC compliance across the lifecycle. The role includes designing compliant architectures, generating test plans, coordinating with external test houses, and supporting secure defence deployments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of TEMPEST compliant installations.
• Understanding EMC requirements and compliance principles.
• Experience in system-level EMC design and integration.

Responsibilities

• Design compliant equipment installations and test plans.
• Generate compliance evidence for customer acceptance.
• Lead system lifecycle activities from design to handover.
• Capture stakeholder requirements and define system boundaries.
• Elicit and manage TEMPEST and EMC requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on compliant architectures.
• Prepare EMC and TEMPEST test plans and verification strategies.
• Coordinate with external test houses for certification.

Skills

TEMPEST knowledge

EMC compliance

Systems engineering

Ground-based installations

Test planning

Requirement management

Liaison with test houses

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Systems Engineer - EMC / TEMPEST - 6 month contract - Inside IR35

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer specialising in EMC and TEMPEST compliance to join a leading Aerospace & Defence organisation based in Portsmouth.

Working within a team delivering advanced satellite communications solutions, you will play a key role in the design and implementation of compliant ground-based installations, supporting critical military satellite communications (MilSatcom) programmes. You will be involved throughout the full system lifecycle, from concept development and detailed design through to installation, verification, customer acceptance and operational support.

About the Team

The team is responsible for the delivery of satellite communication solutions, including ground-based installations of satellite control and communications equipment. This encompasses computer server systems, network infrastructure and transmission systems that support vital defence communications capabilities. The primary focus of this role is ensuring equipment installations meet stringent TEMPEST and EMC standards within the military satellite communications environment.

Key Responsibilities

As an EMC / TEMPEST Systems Engineer, you will:

• Support the design of compliant equipment installations and associated test plans.
• Generate compliance evidence and documentation to support customer acceptance.
• Work across all stages of the system lifecycle, from design through installation to customer handover.
• Capture and analyse stakeholder requirements and expectations.
• Define system boundaries and architectural solutions.
• Elicit, validate and manage TEMPEST and EMC requirements.
• Collaborate with Systems, IT and Engineering specialists to develop compliant system architectures.
• Produce EMC and TEMPEST test plans and verification strategies.
• Lead engagement with external test houses to define certification approaches.
• Conduct systems modelling, analysis and performance assessments.
• Perform trade-off studies to identify optimum technical solutions.
• Define and manage system interface requirements.
• Lead verification, validation and integration activities.
• Conduct operational evaluations and support transition into service.
• Assess and manage the impact of design changes throughout the product lifecycle.

Essential Skills & Experience

We are seeking candidates with experience in systems engineering and equipment installation within highly regulated engineering environments.

Key requirements include:

• Understanding of TEMPEST-compliant equipment installations.
• Knowledge of EMC requirements and compliance principles.
• Customer requirements analysis.
• System-level EMC design, development and problem solving.
• EMC equipment selection and integration.
• Practical experience installing electrical equipment, including rack installations and compliant cabling practices.
• Strong understanding of electrical interference mechanisms and mitigation techniques.
• Electrical safety certification knowledge.
• Experience producing installation and test plans for equipment sign-off.
• Verification, validation and integration experience.
• Experience supporting systems through operational deployment.
• Ability to handle security-classified and export-controlled information appropriately.

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• Familiarity with TEMPEST standards.
• Knowledge of TEMPEST test specifications, procedures and test data.
• Familiarity with EMC standards and associated test methodologies.
• Experience with military ground-site installations.
• Knowledge of military communications systems.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified, or equivalent, in a recognised engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status would be advantageous.
• Membership of the IET or equivalent professional institution is desirable.