Systems Engineer - EMC

meritus are recruiting for a systems engineer to support communications systems and emc projects in the defence and space industry. Ideally, we are looking for someone with military ground site installations and communications systems experience.

systems engineer - emc - inside ir35 - £70 per hour - portsmouth - sc cleared (must have on application) - 6 months (+very likely extension) - single stage interview process - sector: space

meritus are recruiting for an emc & tempest systems engineer to support a leading defence communications programme focused on secure ground‑based infrastructure.

this role will focus on the design, analysis, verification, and certification of communications and control system installations operating within highly regulated defence environments. You will be responsible for ensuring installations comply with emc and tempest requirements, supporting critical communications capabilities used within secure operational environments.

the role would suit candidates with experience in emc engineering, tempest compliance, electrical installation design, systems integration, military communications, or secure infrastructure projects.

• develop compliant installation designs for communications, networking, and control systems.
• capture, analyse, and validate emc and tempest requirements.
• support system architecture development and installation design activities.
• produce emc and tempest compliance documentation, analysis, and technical reports.
• develop verification, validation, and acceptance test plans.
• coordinate with specialist test facilities and certification authorities.
• conduct engineering analysis, trade studies, and impact assessments.
• manage system interfaces and support integration activities.
• support equipment selection, installation, testing, and operational acceptance.
• work closely with customers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the system lifecycle.

• experience supporting emc-compliant electrical or electronic system installations.
• strong understanding of electromagnetic interference (emi), electromagnetic compatibility (emc), and mitigation techniques.
• practical experience of electrical equipment installation, including rack integration, cabling practices, grounding, and bonding.
• experience developing test plans, compliance evidence, and engineering documentation.
• knowledge of systems engineering principles across requirements, design, integration, verification, and validation.
• strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• knowledge of tempest standards, testing, or secure communications environments.
• experience working with emc standards, test specifications, and compliance activities.
• military communications, satellite communications, or secure network infrastructure experience.
• experience with military ground installations and associated standards.
• previous involvement in regulated defence or security-sensitive programmes.
• experience engaging with emc test houses, certification authorities, or defence customers.