Overview We are seeking a Principal EMC Engineer with specialist knowledge in Military and Aerospace EMC standards (e.g. DEF STAN 59-411, MIL-STD-461, RTCA DO-160) to join our expert team. This is a senior-level position providing technical leadership both internally and externally – from supporting UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 audits and developing procedures, to mentoring engineers and engaging directly with customers.

This role is ideal for someone with deep EMC technical knowledge who is confident in leading complex projects, reviewing and signing technical reports, and shaping the future of testing for defence, aerospace, and other high-integrity sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across Mil/Aero EMC testing activities, ensuring high-quality execution and compliance.
• Serve as a report signatory for test reports under ISO/IEC 17025, ensuring accuracy, technical integrity, and traceability.
• Support and guide engineers in test preparation, execution, and troubleshooting for DEF STAN, MIL-STD-461, DO-160, and related standards.
• Collaborate with the sales and commercial teams to scope complex projects and provide pre-sales technical support.
• Engage directly with clients and stakeholders to resolve technical queries and ensure successful project delivery.
• Develop and maintain internal procedures, test methods, and documentation in line with evolving standards and best practices.
• Play a key role in audit readiness and compliance for UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 assessments, including non-conformance resolution and continual improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the training and mentoring of junior engineers and team members.

Skills / Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or related Engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience in EMC testing.
• Extensive experience in EMC testing for Military and Aerospace applications.
• Strong understanding of DEF STAN 59-411, MIL-STD-461, RTCA DO-160, and similar defence/aerospace EMC standards.
• Proven experience as a report signatory within an accredited lab.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide both internal staff and external customers.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and maintaining technical procedures and ensuring quality standards.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 audit processes and requirements.

To be successful in your application for this role you will require:

• The ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance (SC level).
• Availability to work Monday to Thursday: 08:30–17:00, and Friday: 08:30–15:45 (37.5 hours per week).
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work across departments and adapt to evolving project demands.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, quality, and high-integrity testing within the TIC (Testing, Inspection & Certification) sector.
• Full UK Driving Liscence.

Company Overview Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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As an RF Test Engineer at Spire, you’ll be at the cutting edge of transforming satellite designs into production-ready builds. Your work will directly improve RF product quality, streamline manufacturing flow, and ensure seamless transitions from complex engineering concepts to scalable, high-reliability production.

You’ll define the standards, calibration practices, and test processes that underpin consistent RF performance, while maintaining the infrastructure and equipment that enable repeatable results. This is a unique opportunity to shape how advanced RF systems are built and tested, driving performance and quality from the ground up.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the transition of RF designs into production by developing and validating repeatable manufacturing and test processes.
• Own calibration, readiness, and maintenance of all RF test equipment, including VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and anechoic chambers, ensuring measurement integrity and compliance.
• Develop and review detailed work instructions, translating complex RF engineering requirements into clear technician-level procedures.
• Feed manufacturability, testability, and process improvement recommendations back to design teams, ensuring updates are reflected in production documentation.
• Participate in build readiness reviews, ensuring documentation maturity, and tooling/test equipment readiness.
• Collaborate with quality assurance to ensure processes meet performance and reliability requirements, and incorporate lessons learned into continuous improvement.
• Provide early training and guidance to production teams, ensuring key RF considerations and care points are well understood ahead of builds.

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of RF fundamentals with hands-on experience using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and other RF test equipment.
• Experience developing, documenting, and optimizing manufacturing and test processes.
• Proven ability to manage calibration programs and maintain quality standards for RF equipment and facilities.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills across engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with antenna measurements, anechoic chamber testing, and over-the-air validation.
• Familiarity with automated test scripting and data analysis (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB).
• Exposure to Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and ability to influence design decisions.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving engineering environment.

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying.

Global Perks

🛰️ Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP) 🚀 Launch Attendance 🌴 Generous Time Off Policy 🎓 Education Assistance Program 🥰 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 📈 Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) 👣 Family Leave 💪 Fitness Reimbursement 🧡 Employee Referral Program 🍉 Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

About Spire

We improve life on Earth with data from space.

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.

Spire is Global and our success draws upon the diverse viewpoints, skills and experiences of our employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

To help maintain a safe and secure workplace for Spire employees, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to complete a background check. This may include criminal history and employment verification.

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Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: SC

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK & Europe

LOCATION: Portsmouth

TYPE: Full time

At Airbus Defence and Space in Portsmouth, we’re shaping the future of communications and space technology. Our RF test organisation (as a key part of the wider AIT – Assembly, Integration and Test team) ensures that every payload we deliver performs flawlessly in orbit – and we’re now looking for an experienced and inspiring Head of RF Test to lead this critical capability.

In this key leadership role, you’ll oversee all RF testing activities across multiple space programmes, including RF preparation tasks for telecoms payloads testing and ensuring that test systems solutions are developed on time, on cost & on quality (including Product Regulatory Compliance, where appropriate). You’ll lead a team of skilled engineers, driving operational performance, technical excellence and continuous improvement in one of Europe’s most advanced RF test environments.

You’ll define the vision and strategy for RF test, ensuring safe, efficient and on-time delivery of complex test campaigns. Working closely with Engineering, Quality and Programme teams you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that our spacecraft meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

About You We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative leader who combines deep technical knowledge with strong people and operational management skills:

• Experience in RF testing within aerospace, defence or high-reliability communication systems
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex operational environments
• Understanding of RF test principles, measurement systems and payload performance validation
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic or Communications Engineering
• Experience of regulatory compliance requirements

What’s In It For You

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working (aligned with business / role needs), up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what’s your next change?

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions. Apply today and help us make it fly! This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Manufacturing Engineering

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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Welcome to AALTO, a global leader in Stratospace. Based in Farnborough, AALTO is an Airbus subsidiary that manufactures, operates, and delivers services with its solar-powered, stratospheric platform: Zephyr.

Zephyr’s persistence enables continuous flight for months at a time. Its current flight-time record of over 67 days in the stratosphere. From above 60,000+ft, or 20km above ground, AALTO can deliver several applications including direct-to-device connectivity and high-resolution Earth observation.

AALTO operates in a new operational layer between most of air traffic and low-Earth orbit, Stratospace. This is where high-altitude platforms led by Zephyr deliver services to commercial and government partners. We can help monitor environments, observe borders, track natural disasters and connect unconnected communities.

Join us as we create a new domain of aerospace: Stratospace. You’ll be part of a highly-skilled, innovative and passionate group of people – Team AALTO. Together, we can Unlock Stratospace.

Job Purpose We are seeking an RF Avionics Engineer to work with us at our design and production site in Farnborough. Here you would be working in a small team developing RF and datalink avionics modules utilised on our high-altitude Zephyr aircraft and the supporting ground systems.

Responsibilities

• Executing full lifecycle analogue and digital circuit design for harsh thermal and radiation environments
• Performing schematic capture and PCB layout
• Managing and supporting the design and development of datalinks (Satcom, GNSS)
• Coordinating unit testing of avionics modules from component to systems level, defining test parameters and creating test specifications
• Managing non-conformances throughout the design lifecycle
• Capturing lessons learnt and identifying improvements to designs and processes
• Tracking design changes through a formal change process

Experience And Qualifications

• Experience of analogue and digital electronic circuit design principles
• Experience of RF systems (link budgets, antennas, transmitters/receivers etc.)
• Able to take a unit design from requirements through detailed design and system trade-offs to prototyping and batch production, testing and system integration
• Able to perform trade-off analyses of candidate solutions to best meet system requirements
• Use of electronic CAD packages (schematic capture, PCB layout, simulation etc.)
• Experience of electronic component selection in accordance with requirements

Desirable

• Experience working in the aerospace and/or UAS industry
• Working knowledge of aerospace hardware standards DO-160, Mil-Std 810, Def-Stan 59-411 or equivalent aerospace and/or defence standards
• Working knowledge of aerospace certification standards ARP4754, ARP4761
• Experience of working with PLM and or ERP tools

In Addition To Salary, We Offer

• Rewarding Excellence: Benefit from our short-term incentive plan that rewards your hard work and dedication.
• Enjoy Your Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of holiday to relax and recharge.
• Stay Healthy: We’ve got your health covered with private medical insurance, along with dental and optical cash back.
• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our personal pension plan to ensure a comfortable retirement.
• Peace of Mind: Our income protection and life assurance schemes are there to support you when you need it most.
• We Care About You: Our employee assistance programme is always available to provide the support you need.
• Perks Galore: Enjoy a range of employee discounts via Perkbox, because you deserve a treat!

At AALTO, we take pride in building and offering an exceptional work environment that values your well-being and rewards your dedication. We believe in recognising your hard work and commitment, which is why we provide a fantastic bonus scheme that rewards your contributions. Additionally, we understand the importance of financial security and support your future with a competitive pension plan. When you join us, you become part of a workplace that not only encourages your professional growth but also cares about your personal fulfilment and financial stability.

AALTO is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

• Locations: Cheltenham
• Closing Date: 23:00 on Tuesday 17th March 2026
• Salary: A salary range of £47,866 to £56,082, including a concessionary payment of £2,658, and a skills payment. The final amount depends on your skills and experience. You’ll also receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500 (£1,750 on arrival and £1,750 on successful completion of probation)
• Flexible working: We offer options such as full-time, part-time, compressed hours, job sharing and flexitime, subject to business needs. Flexibility is available across the role, but the level of flexibility may vary depending on the business area and responsibilities. Some areas may require regular on-site attendance at set times, while others may offer hybrid, remote or more flexible working arrangements.

About us

GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber, and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks and espionage. At GCHQ you’ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork.

The role

As a Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Antenna Design Engineer, you’ll work closely with our Principal RF Engineer on RF antenna design, while also contributing to wider electronic hardware design, research, and testing. As part of a mixed team of software, hardware, and Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) engineers, you’ll work on projects ranging from embedded antenna design to propagation modelling.

Responsibilities span component-level RF design involvement across the full lifecycle from design to delivery, identifying and helping to mitigate technical risks, and producing high-quality design and test documentation. You’ll also be involved in hardware Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and system-level testing and verification, contributing to future antenna and RF technique research, developing and maintaining BASH/C wrapper helper scripts, and integrating with and testing a variety of capabilities.

About you

You bring several years of experience in a similar role, preferably with practical experience in component-level Antenna design. Your background may also include working on matching networks, filter design, PA or LNA analysis and specification or other component-level electronic design. You also have:

• experience working with Vector Network Analysers and Smith Charts
• the ability to engage internal and external customers and work with other organisations
• a proactive mindset, with the motivation to spot opportunities, adapt quickly and learn new skills
• experience in successfully delivering projects from design to delivery

Experience with scripting and basic coding (BASH, Python or C on Microcontrollers), along with familiarity with Microsoft Office and ANSYS, is desirable but not essential. We’ll provide comprehensive training to ensure you have the tools and knowledge you need to succeed.

Training and development

The first three days of your time with us will be dedicated to a comprehensive department induction, designed to help you understand how things work and who does what.

At GCHQ, we’re committed to your growth and development. You’ll have dedicated time and space for continuous learning, experimentation, and improvement, with up to 30% of your time available for personal development.

We’ll support your professional development, including opportunities to gain accreditations such as Chartered Engineer (CEng) status if that’s the route you wish to pursue. You’ll also be assigned a buddy who’ll provide guidance and support throughout your time with us.

Your training and ongoing support will be tailored to you, as you’ll be working within a small team where development can be shaped around your needs. While most training is delivered in-house, we also offer regular opportunities to top up your knowledge through external training providers.

You’ll have the chance to either mentor a junior colleague or be mentored by someone more experienced, depending on what will best support your growth.

Your learning will draw on the broad expertise across the team, and you’ll also be encouraged to identify additional courses or learning opportunities that help deepen your knowledge in specific areas.

Throughout your career here, you’ll have continued access to the support and resources needed to pursue relevant accreditations, ensuring you can grow in the direction that’s right for you.

Rewards and benefits

We offer a competitive salary between £47,866 to £56,082, dependent on your skills and experience. This includes a concessionary payment of £2,658 and a skills payment. All successful candidates receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500.

Other benefits include:

• 25 days’ annual leave, automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays
• opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme
• an interest-free season ticket loan
• an excellent pension scheme
• a cycle to work scheme
• facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations)
• paid parental and adoption leave

Equal opportunities

At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.

Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website.

We’re Disability Confident

GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the Department for Work and Pensions ‘Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential minimum criteria for this position, will be offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so. (This is known as Offer of an Interview.) To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are:

• evidence of successfully delivering a technical project or piece of work
• extensive component-level RF or Antenna Design experience
• experience with Vector Network Analysers and Smith Charts
• experience engaging with a range of different stakeholders

There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to do your best; see our website for information on reasonable adjustments we can offer.

What to expect

Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order:

1. application sift
2. online Technical and Competency based interview, including a presentation
3. if successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment

Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 to 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer.

Before you apply

To work at GCHQ you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Read about our eligibility criteria.

This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It’s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. Find out more about the vetting process.

Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can’t take any recreational drugs, and you’ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage.

Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more securely.

The role is based in Cheltenham, so you’ll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application, as we do not offer relocation costs.

Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member.

Right to withdraw statement:

Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

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Stevenage Are you a hands-on engineer with an eye for detail, ready to prove the performance of cutting-edge defence technology? Join a brand new ISV team working on the proving of Actuator products in extreme environmental and electro-magnetic conditions.

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days on site, due to access to test facilities.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The Opportunity The newly established Integration & Systems Validation (ISV) team within the Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence (CofEx) is looking for a talented engineer to join our mission. You will be instrumental in demonstrating that our state-of-the-art Actuator systems are fit-for-purpose and operate flawlessly even in the most extreme electromagnetic environments.

Reporting to the Actuation Systems Proving Lead, you will be responsible for planning, conducting and reporting on trials across the full design lifecycle, including product de-risk, demonstration and qualification. You will:

• Design trials: Design bespoke test setups and specify the necessary instrumentation and stimuli to accurately capture data during trials.
• Prepare for trial: Lead trials readiness reviews, ensuring all test hardware, software, and facilities are prepared and all aspects, including safety, are assessed and documented.
• Coordinate: Manage and coordinate all aspects of the Actuator under test, securing timely availability and logistics of all hardware, software and test equipment required.
• Execute tests: Be hands-on in supporting the physical test setup and work-up in specialised facilities, such as EMC anechoic and reverberation chambers.
• Record comprehensively: Produce accurate logs of all proving activities, raising issues in a timely and detailed way.
• Analyse data: Record and meticulously analyse trial data to verify that the actuator meets its stringent requirements.
• Report findings: Author comprehensive trial conduct reports to support the product’s development and certification.
• Support certification: Provide critical data and reports to support the formal certification of actuator products for use.
• Interface: Act as the primary engineering interface between the customer and the test facilities, with deep knowledge of how the product in the full range of intended RF environments.
• Communicate: Ensuring seamless coordination and information flow throughout the trial.
• Manage others: As the team grows, there will be the opportunity to manage a small team of talented proving engineers, developing their skills and driving results.

This role will reward individuals who enjoy hand-on testing of products in physical environments, such as vulnerabilities to and emissions of RF and electrical energy.

Dynamic working is available for the role, especially during trial preparation and reporting. During trial campaigns the role is predominantly based on site using MBDA’s industry-leading EMC facilities in Bristol, with occasional travel required when using external test houses.

As this is a newly established team, there is the opportunity to grow within this role and shape the way MBDA proves missile equipment both now and for the future.

What we’re looking for from you: Essential

• A practically minded and hands-on engineer with a passion for testing systems.
• An understanding of EMC and RF behaviour, vulnerabilities and test methods.
• A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to planning, executing, and documenting technical activities.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interface with technical experts, facility personnel, and management.
• Confidence in processing, analysing, and reporting on complex technical data.
• An inquisitive nature and a creative approach to problem-solving to derive logical solutions, particularly in complex and challenging scenarios.
• A dynamic and proactive individual who can manage their workload
• Someone who is looking for a new challenge/opportunity, with a growth mindset and ability to shape, improve and progress test and proving approaches and methodologies.

Desirable

• Application of military standards to testing products e.g. Def-Stan 59-41/59-511, AECTP500, MIL-STD-461, RTCA DO160 / EUROCAE ED-14.
• Higher education or strong knowledge in: Electronics, Electrical, RF, Physics, EMC or similar.
• Experience of using test facilities and equipment to replicate environments such as conducted emissions and vulnerabilities.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Job Description Summary Job Description

Systems Engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the user’s needs by balancing both customer requirements and technical feasibility.

The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.

As part of the role, the candidate will be required to represent GE in front of external stakeholders such as clients, third party suppliers, professional bodies (IEC, Cigré, etc). You will also interact with GE stakeholders within the HVDC business and the wider GE renewables organisation. The candidate will also have the opportunity to develop innovative ideas and publish their work internationally in scientific papers and patents.

Job Description Essential responsibilities: The Successful Candidate May Be Involved In Any Of The Following Areas And Is Expected To Have Experience In a Number Of These Areas:

• Radio Frequency Interference studies and Electromagnetic Compatibility studies.
• Power Line Carrier Interference studies and filters.
• Design of AC, DC, and High Frequency harmonic filters and screening. Calculations of filter performance and rating. Creation of project-specific equipment specifications for filter reactors/capacitors/resistors.
• AC and DC harmonic performance and harmonic stability studies for HVDC converter stations for VSC and LCC HVDC schemes.
• Providing subject matter expert input to design reviews and verifying project proposals.
• Work with other engineers, suppliers, and clients to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Mentoring and developing a team of engineers to build HVDC expertise.
• Collaborating with global engineering teams to contribute to product development and emerging technologies.
• Developing and maintaining technical specifications, guidance notes, and standards for HVDC systems.
• Develop an integrated scheme design that meets the Customer’s needs, by developing requirements on the ratings and functionalities of the different HVDC system’s subsystems, in an optimised and cost-effective manner.
• Report or resolve any non-conformances in a timely manner.
• Identify and evaluate EHS risks in own area and implement practical measures.
• Set the example by demonstrating the proper acts and actively observe work conditions and behaviours, giving constructive feedback and celebrating EHS effective prevention.
• Actively participate in defining corrective actions when work is unsafe or when an uncontrolled risk is observed.
• Actively and routinely promote the identification of hazards and near misses to their team/s.

Internal Interfaces:

• Solution Centre
• Operations (for Customer projects)
• Technology (for R&D projects)
• Strategic Sourcing
• Quality
• Other engineering departments

External Interfaces

• Major Suppliers
• Customers
• Consultants
• Professional Organizations
• Statutory Bodies
• Competitors

Desired Candidate Profile Qualifications And Experience: Preferably educated with a bachelor or master’s degree in Power Systems Engineering from an accredited institution (or equivalent knowledge) and proven professional experience (10+ years) and technical expertise in the field of Power Systems Engineering and preferably in HVDC System Studies.

Technical Domain Competencies AWARE of the following areas, and PROFICIENT in some of them:

• Power System Design
• Circuit analysis
• Power control
• Reactive power design
• HVAC domain knowledge
• HVDC domain knowledge
• Electrical power systems modelling and analysis

AWARE Of:

• Network Studies
• Harmonic Analysis and Power Quality
• EMC assessment and mitigation
• HVDC valves and their control systems

Technical Domain Tools AWARE Of:

• Power Network Analysis (PSS/E, DigSilent, Eurostag)
• EMT Software (PSCAD, EMTP-RV, ATP)
• Audible Noise (SoundPLAN)
• Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
• Python
• MATLAB & Simulink
• Requirements Management (DOORS)

Professional Competencies

• Communications: Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Critical Thinking: Capable of structuring defendable arguments, evidence, assumptions, and decisions.
• Ethics and Professionalism: Personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession, and the environment.
• Technical Leadership: understanding of customer need, problem solving, creativity and innovation, relationship management, operational oversight and accountability, engineering instinct.
• Negotiation: capable of resolving points of difference, to gain advantage for an individual or collective, or crafting outcomes to satisfy various interests.
• Team Dynamics and Facilitation: Ability to be a team player and to facilitate groups interactions.

Engineering Management Competencies

• Planning: Ability to plan and manage own work.
• Risk and Opportunity Management: Proactively identifies and manages risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Acquisition and Supply: Generation of work products associated with acquiring or providing products or services.

Behaviours

• Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach.
• Curious, resilient, and willing to learn.
• Able to work to deadlines with high quality, sense of urgency and delivery.
• Focused on delivering value to customers.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause identification skills.

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

About GE Grid Solutions: At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why We Come To Work: At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge – and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What We Offer: A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities.

Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No

GE Vernova’s businesses provide products and services through its Power, Wind and Electrification segments. The Power segment consists of Gas Power, Nuclear Power, Hydro Power, and Steam Power, the Wind segment consists of Onshore Wind, Offshore Wind and LM Wind, and the Electrification segment consists of Grid Solutions, Power Conversion, Electrification Software and Solar & Storage Solutions.

Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Element have an exciting opportunity in Malvern for a Test Technician/Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team. This position will enable you to become an accomplished engineer proficient in performing a wide range of Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests covering an expansive range of products and applications.

Core Responsibilities

This is an opportunity to work with an incredibly diverse range of new and innovative products, and to play an integral role in making tomorrow safer than today. For the right candidate, this could be the first step on the ladder to a rewarding career in product testing, inspection and certification.

As a member of the team, you would perform a vital role that would include;

• Conduct EMC and Radio Frequency (RF) tests within Anechoic Chambers using a variety of test equipment including, EMI Test Receivers, Spectrum Analysers and Oscilloscopes
• Performing testing to applicable standards or test plans, whilst accurately documenting the testing process and outcome
• Understanding customer test plans and how to properly follow laboratory technical procedures and test specifications
• Setup test equipment and follow written specifications necessary for the accurate performance of the test
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of test standards, product test procedures, and test equipment
• Interact with customers during the testing process, periodically assist with troubleshooting and improvement modifications

Key Skills

To be successful in your application for this role you will require:

• A background and / or interest in electronics or engineering
• Experience of Commercial, Automotive and / or Military EMC Testing would be preferable

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

Stevenage We have a fantastic opportunity for an RF Design engineer to work on the research, design and testing of cutting-edge radio-frequency technology for integration into our complex weapons systems. Job Title: RF Designer

Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working – such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to be your most efficient. Typically for this role you will work 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification. In addition, this role could be full time or part time in order to meet your needs. We are flexible and accommodating.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.

The opportunity: We’re looking for an RF Design engineer with proven practical design experience for cutting edge defence products. You’ll be working on the research, design and testing of cutting-edge radio-frequency technology for integration into our complex weapons systems, with a focus on utilising your hands on experience to carry out modifications or rapid prototypes where required.

We need a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for electronic engineering. The role would ideally suit someone who is comfortable carrying out hands on testing and modifications to boards while having a strong background in RF design.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Proven practical RF (component level) design and testing of RF circuits across a wide frequency range ( eg, 30MHz to 30GHz, including LNA Amplifier, High Power Amplifier, filter, local oscillator, synthesiser, modulator design etc)
• RF design experience for harsh environments (EMC, vibration, thermal)
• Ability to perform design proving tests and trials in the onsite laboratory
• Excellent practical skills including soldering, fault finding and the use of RF test equipment including Spectrum Analysers, Power Meters & VNAs
• Good knowledge of digital, analogue and power supply design
• Experience using RF design tools ( eg Microwave Office), including layout.
• Fully conversant with manufacturing techniques and capabilities, including design for manufacture and test.
• Strong communicator with excellent presentation and report writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly any problems, solutions or results to the team and customer.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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