EMC Test Engineer

This EMC Test Engineer role in Granton is a three-month contract within a UKAS-accredited test facility. You will carry out hands-on EMC testing, supporting activities from early-stage pre-compliance through to formal product qualification. Responsibilities include conducting radiated and conducted EMC emissions and susceptibility testing, preparing and executing test plans, procedures and technical reports, and setting up and operating EMC test equipment and instrumentation. You will also analyse test results, investigate failures and support technical fault-finding. Practical experience of EMC testing within an engineering environment and knowledge of EMC principles are essential.

EMC Test Engineer - 1855

Location: Edinburgh
Contract: 6 Months
Rate: Upto £74.07

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an EMC Test Engineer to support the qualification of advanced defence radar systems within an established engineering and test environment.

The role will involve hands-on EMC testing, supporting activities from early-stage pre-compliance through to formal product qualification, working within a UKAS-accredited test facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct radiated and conducted EMC emissions and susceptibility testing.
• Support testing against military and aerospace standards, including MIL-STD-461, DO-160 and DEF STAN 59-411.
• Prepare and execute EMC test plans, procedures and technical reports.
• Set up and operate EMC test equipment and instrumentation.
• Analyse test results, investigate failures and support technical fault-finding.
• Contribute to test facility improvements, processes and automation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Practical experience conducting EMC testing within an engineering environment.
• Understanding of radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility testing.
• Knowledge of EMC test equipment, setups and procedures.
• Understanding of EMC principles and their application to electronic systems.
• Experience supporting engineering development, verification or qualification activities.

Desirable

• Experience working to MIL-STD-461, DO-160 or DEF STAN 59-411.
• Familiarity with EMC software such as EMC32 or ELEKTRA.
• Experience within a UKAS-accredited test facility.
• Experience producing EMC test plans, procedures and reports.