Principal Test Solutions Engineer

Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is seeking two Principal Test Solutions Engineers to support EMC engineering, development and qualification activities for next-generation radar, targeting and advanced defence systems in Edinburgh. This contract opportunity offers hands-on experience within a UKAS-accredited EMC test facility, working across both pre-compliance and formal product qualification programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting EMC engineering activities in line with defence and aerospace standards, including MIL-STD-461, DO-160, DEF-STAN 59-411 and EFA EMC specifications
Conducting radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility testing, including defence-specific transient and high-field-strength test activities
Supporting EMC testing from early lifecycle pre-compliance through to formal product qualification
Preparing, executing and reporting EMC tests within a UKAS-accredited facility
Assisting with equipment-under-test analysis, fault investigation and technical debugging
Preparing EMC test plans, procedures and technical reports
Contributing to product certification activities, design reviews and performance reviews
Supporting continuous improvement across test methods, processes and test automation

Job Requirements:

Experience in EMC testing within a development, qualification or BAE test engineering environment
Working knowledge of EMC test set-ups, instrumentation and measurement techniques
Understanding of radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility testing
Experience applying military or aerospace EMC standards to complex electronic systems
Knowledge of EMC design principles, electrical and magnetic theory, and good engineering practice
Experience working within an accredited test environment
Familiarity with EMC test toolsets such as EMC
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Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent technical experience, with suitability for Level 4 to Level 7 responsibilities
Ability to obtain or maintain the required security clearance
Strong analytical, reporting and communication skills, with a positive and collaborative approach

Contract Details:

Day shift working from Friday to Monday, 7.00am to 5.30pm
Based in Edinburgh
Work within a specialist UKAS-accredited EMC test facility
This is an excellent opportunity for an EMC Test Engineer or Principal Test Solutions Engineer to contribute to the development of next-generation defence equipment while supporting capability growth, continuous improvement and customer-focused engineering delivery. Apply now to be considered for this contract opportunity