Systems Engineer - TEMPEST/EMC

Airbus Defence and Space; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site parking

Pension

Profit sharing

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited in Portsmouth is seeking a Systems Engineer with TEMPEST and EMC expertise to work on long‑term, secure projects. You will join a skilled team and see how your decisions influence end‑to‑end products assembled on site.

Key focus areas include modelling systems, validating TEMPEST/EMC requirements, and collaborating with IS/IT and supplier teams to deliver robust, secure solutions. The role offers development opportunities and a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop systems models and simulation products.
• Strong TEMPEST and EMC experience.
• Interested in learning how TEMPEST/EMC is used by Airbus.
• EMC compliance knowledge (MIL-STD-461) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define safety, quality, performance, cost, and environmental requirements.
• Work with stakeholders to develop end-to-end needs and boundary of solution.
• Elicit and validate TEMPEST and EMC requirements across the lifecycle.
• Deliver safe systems minimizing costs and maximizing reliability.
• Design architectures with IS/IT specialists, considering constraints.
• Discuss requirements with suppliers of kit, hardware, software and firmware.

Skills

TEMPEST/EMC experience

Systems modelling

MIL-STD-461 knowledge

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain SC Security Clearance, ideally DV

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Couple of times a year

LOCATION: Portsmouth

TYPE: Full time

What's In It For You

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax‑free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi‑faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

The world is changing. Our purpose is to keep it safe and united. From the future of combat air to cyber security and space, we pioneer the technologies that defend sovereignty and connect our world. Your career is cleared for take‑off in a mission that matters. What's your next move?

About The Role....

Due to new MOD, Government and SATCOM projects and expanded workload, we are looking for a Systems Engineer with TEMPEST and EMC experience.

You’ll be joining a fantastic, knowledgeable and supportive team and work on stable and long term projects. You’ll be able to see, in person, how your decisions and work impacts the end‑to‑end products manufactured onsite in clean rooms.

How You Will Contribute To The Team

• Specify considering the following factors: Safety, Quality, Systems Performance, Cost, Environmental, Operational and Industrial Requirements.
• Work with stakeholders to develop and capture end‑to‑end needs and expectations whilst identifying the boundary of the solution to be developed.
• Elicit and validate requirements for TEMPEST and EMC whilst considering the complete system life cycle.
• Deliver safe systems which minimise operational costs and maximise performance and reliability throughout the product life cycle.
• Design and define possible architectures, in collaboration with IS/IT specialists, considering the functions and other requirements (constraints and trade‑offs).
• Discuss requirements with suppliers of kit, hardware, software and firmware

About You

• Ability to develop Systems models and simulation products
• Strong TEMPEST and EMC (TEMPEST/EMC) experience
• Interested in learning how TEMPEST/EMC is used by Airbus
• Ideally EMC compliance (such as MIL-STD-461)

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

How we can support you

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sub‑system development

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