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EMC Engineer - Defence Electronics

Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG31 4UR

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An EMC Engineer is needed for a permanent position within a leading International Electronics and Communications Defence Systems Technology Company in the Southeast, offering an attractive salary package.
  • The role requires a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and extensive experience in EMC requirements and testing, along with a proven track record of collaborative working with EMC test houses.
  • The EMC Engineer will guide the designs and testing of multiple EMC projects, ensuring compliance with standards and governance while working with various engineering teams across multiple sites.
  • Candidates must possess or be willing to obtain Security Clearance (SC) and be able to produce technical EMC documents to acceptable standards.
  • Benefits include an annual bonus, private medical cover, 25 days of holiday, and flexible working hours, making it a desirable opportunity for qualified professionals.

EMC Engineer - Permanent - Attractive - Electronics and Communications - Southeast - Defence

Due to expansion an EMC Engineer is required within a leading and International Electronics and Communications Defence Systems Technology Company. The EMC Engineer will be one of the Technical Specialists to compliment the existing team and will work with other members of the engineering teams on EMC Governance, Standards and Projects.

The EMC Engineer will be responsible for guiding the designs and testing of one or more EMC projects simultaneously, within the UK Operational Business Unit, which delivers multiple concurrent research, development and production programmes. The EMC Engineer will work with the hardware, software and firmware development teams as required, across multiple sites.

The Responsibilities for the EMC Engineer

  • Keep up to date with relevant EMC and standards and governance.
  • Participate is EMC requirements reviews and a contribution to applicable EMC standards.
  • Review the relevant EMC test and control plans to ensure products will be adequately tested.
  • Liaise with EMC test houses to ensure they are trained on product & supporting equipment.
  • Visit EMC test houses during testing and resolve any issues as required.
  • Estimate time & effort required for EMC test activities to ensure cost & schedule adherence.
  • Work constructively with other project team members.
  • Actively contribute to design reviews, to ensure a collaborative working environment.
  • Explain technically complex concepts clearly to less technical/involved parties.
  • If and when EMC related failures arise, determine the cause and work with the engineers to find solutions which ideally should not require major changes to the hardware.
  • Manage security of information in Security Manual to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required for the EMC Engineer

  • Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Extensive experience of EMC requirements and testing.
  • Be able to investigate EMC failures and suggest corrective actions.
  • Proven track record of collaborative working with the EMC test houses.
  • Experience of best practice for right-first-time design for EMC Products.
  • Either has current SC clearance or be willing to obtain one.
  • Must be able to obtain DV clearance also.
  • Willing to work at other company sites as and when required.
  • Able to produce technical EMC documents to acceptable standards.
  • Understanding of EMC engineering processes.

**Security Clearance (SC) will be required due to the nature of the Defence products involved**

Benefits:

  • Annual Bonus and Private Medical Cover
  • 25 days' holiday with the option to buy an extra 5
  • Pension Contribution and 4 x Life Assurance Cover
  • Flexible working hours with a 1pm finish on a Friday
  • Monthly Security Clearance Allowance (when holding SC and DV)
  • Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Environment

If you feel you meet the requirements for the role of EMC Engineer, then apply directly or contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on either or email suitable MS Word Format CV's to

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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