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Principal Test Solutions Engineer

Job in City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: GI Group Main Account
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-08
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Test Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 90000 GBP Yearly GBP 65000.00 90000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Location: City of Edinburgh

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

EMC
32
and

  • 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
).

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