EMC Test Engineer

EMC Test Engineer Up to £45k-£55K DOE Dorset 33-days holiday, Healthcare benefits, Employee perks platform

Are you an experienced EMC Test Engineer looking to work on technically challenging projects within the aerospace, defence and commercial sectors?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading international testing and certification organisation within a UKAS-accredited laboratory. Working as part of a highly skilled team, you'll deliver EMC testing for a diverse range of customers while developing your expertise within one of the industry's most respected laboratory environments.

As a Senior EMC Test Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering EMC testing from initial test setup through to final reporting, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and UKAS quality standards. You'll work directly with customers throughout the testing programme, providing technical support and ensuring projects are delivered safely, accurately and on time.

As an EMC Test Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Interpret customer specifications, test plans and applicable EMC standards.
• Prepare and configure test equipment, instrumentation, harnesses and ancillary equipment.
• Carry out EMC testing to military, aerospace and commercial standards including MIL-STD-461, DEF STAN 59-411, DO-160 and EN/IEC standards.
• Record test parameters, observations and results accurately within laboratory documentation.
• Produce detailed technical reports using approved templates.
• Act as the technical point of contact for customers during attended testing, providing regular progress updates and technical guidance.
• Identify non-conformances and elevate technical issues where required.
• Support laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration activities and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist in developing new test capabilities and mentor junior engineers where appropriate.

• Previous experience within an EMC testing or accredited laboratory environment.
• Strong knowledge of EMC standards such as MIL-STD-461, DEF STAN 59-411, DO-160, CE, FCC, UKCA or EN/IEC standards.
• A background in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience producing technical reports and maintaining accurate laboratory documentation.
• Strong electronics knowledge and fault-finding ability.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to support customers throughout the testing process.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative technical team.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in:

• EMC Testing
• Electronics Testing
• Product Compliance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Electrical/Electronic Laboratory Testing
• Environmental or Product Testing Laboratories

Candidates with experience gained within organisations such as Element, TÜV, Intertek, SGS or similar testing environments are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee perks platform
• On-site parking
• Structured onboarding and training programme
• Long-term career development opportunities within a global organisation