Principal EMC Engineer

Principal EMC Engineer

Location: Edinburgh
Contract: 6 Months
Rate: Up to £74 per hour (Inside IR35)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal EMC Engineer to support the development and qualification of next-generation defence systems within the Radar and Advanced Targeting division.

Please note: Due to the sensitive nature of the work, candidates must already hold a high level of UK Security Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct EMC engineering and testing in line with military and aerospace standards, including MIL-STD-461, DO-160, DEF STAN 59-411 and EFA EMC specifications.
• Support radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility testing, including specialist defence-specific testing.
• Support EMC activities from early-stage pre-compliance through to formal product qualification.
• Prepare, execute and report on EMC tests within a UKAS-accredited facility.
• Analyse and troubleshoot equipment under test, identifying and resolving EMC issues.
• Contribute to improvements in test methods, processes and automation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience conducting EMC testing to military or aerospace standards.
• Ability to produce EMC test plans, procedures and reports.
• Experience working within an accredited test environment.
• Knowledge of EMC test equipment, setups and software such as EMC32 and ELEKTRA.
• Experience with product certification and formal design reviews.
• Strong understanding of EMC principles, electromagnetic theory and their application to complex electronic systems.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.