Project Engineer - Electromagnetic Compatibility

Electrical Design Engineer – Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Salary:
Up to £55,000, depending on experience/grade.
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2–3 days per week on-site.

Security clearance:
British citizenship required. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

• Design for EMC and Radiation Effects (RE) across the full engineering lifecycle.
• Advising project teams on EMC/RE requirements and best practices.
• Designing and producing test plans and bespoke electronic test solutions.
• Supporting the development of unique test capability for the EMC facility.

• Higher education in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in analogue and digital electronic design, development, and delivery.
• Experience leading substantial electronic design work packages.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with SPICE simulation tools (LTspice, ORCAD).
• Ability to work to defined deadlines and within budget constraints.
• Experience with relevant military EMC standards (e.g., Defence Standard 59‑41 / 59‑411, AECTP
  500, Mil‑Std‑461, RTCA DO160 / EUROCAE ED‑14) is desirable.

• Company bonus up to £2,500.
• Pension contribution up to 14% (employer + employee).
• Opportunity for paid overtime.
• Flexi‑Leave: up to 15 additional days.
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Additional enhancements available.
• Site facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking, and more.

Work hours are flexible, with the requirement to be on-site 2–3 days per week. The role is based within the EMC Project Team at MBDA’s advanced EMC facility.