Principal Test Solutions Engineer - #2188723

Job Title: Principal Test Solutions Engineer

Positions: 2

Location: Edinburgh

Start Date: ASAP

Shift Pattern: Day shift, Friday to Monday, 07:00–17:30

Working Arrangement: Inside IR35

The Opportunity

Work at the forefront of Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) engineering, supporting the development and qualification of next-generation defence systems. This is a hands-on role within a UKAS accredited EMC test facility, supporting both new development programmes and legacy customer requirements during a period of growth.

What you’ll do

• Deliver EMC engineering activities to defence and aviation standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461, DO-160, DEF-STAN 59-411, EFA EMC specs).
• Conduct a broad range of radiated and conducted emissions/susceptibility testing, including high field strength radiated susceptibility and defence-specific conducted transient/NEMP simulations.
• Support early lifecycle pre-compliance through to formal qualification testing.
• Prepare, execute and report EMC tests in a UKAS accredited facility.
• Support analysis and debug of equipment under test (EUT).
• Drive continuous improvement in test methods, processes and (where appropriate) automation.

What you’ll bring

• Experience conducting EMC testing in a development and qualification environment.
• Ideally, exposure to military and/or aerospace EMC standards.
• Ability to produce test plans, procedures and reports.
• Experience working in an accredited test environment and with EMC test equipment/setups.
• Familiarity with tools such as EMC32 and ELEKTRA (desirable).
• Strong understanding of EMC requirements, good engineering practice and the fundamentals of electricity/magnetism.
• A proactive, positive attitude and a focus on quality delivery.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with BPSS. Additional National Security Vetting may apply (including eligibility for SC or DV).

Interested? Apply with your CV and indicate your relevant EMC test standards/tooling experience.