{"id":1652,"date":"2026-01-22T14:13:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&p=1652"},"modified":"2026-02-22T00:14:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T00:14:47","slug":"senior-engineer-electromagnetic-environmental-effects","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&p=1652","title":{"rendered":"Senior Engineer – Electromagnetic Environmental Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Job Title:<\/b>
\nSenior Engineer – Electromagnetic Environmental Effects<\/p>\n

Location:<\/b>
\nAmesbury, England, United Kingdom<\/p>\n

Role Type:<\/b>
\nPermanent \u2013 Full Time<\/p>\n

Package:<\/b>\u00a0Competitive Salary + Benefits
\nRole ID:<\/b>\u00a019335<\/p>\n

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we\u2019re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Senior Engineer at our Boscombe Down site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.<\/p>\n

The Role<\/p>\n

As an E3 Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe and effective test and evaluation of aircraft, land platforms and associated electronic and armament systems operating in complex electromagnetic environments.<\/p>\n

Day-to-day, you\u2019ll provide subject matter expertise within multidisciplinary project teams, supporting the planning, execution and assurance of electromagnetic trials across civil and military programmes.<\/p>\n

Your responsibilities will include:<\/b>
\nProviding E3 technical expertise in a customer facing and delivery focused environment
\nUnderstanding customer problems and contributing to innovative engineering solutions
\nProducing test plans, technical reports and presentation material in line with project requirements
\nIdentifying E3 technical risks and supporting Project Managers with mitigation
\nSupporting the planning and delivery of electromagnetic trials programmes
\nMaintaining continued technical engagement with key internal and external stakeholders<\/p>\n

Essential experience of the E3 Senior Engineer:<\/b>
\nProven understanding of fundamental electromagnetic theory
\nExperience across E3 technical areas such as Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) or High\u2011Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF)
\nAbility to author technical documentation including test plans and reports
\nExperience working within technical governance frameworks
\nStrong written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders
\nConfidence to stand behind engineering judgement and challenge constructively<\/p>\n

Essential qualifications for the Senior Engineer:<\/b>
\nDegree or equivalent experience in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Physics
\nEvidence of continued professional learning and development<\/p>\n

We value difference and we don\u2019t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.<\/p>\n

This role is full time and based at MOD Boscombe Down. Adaptive working is available, with at least 3 days per week nominally expected on site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.<\/p>\n

Boscombe Down<\/p>\n

MOD Boscombe Down is a unique operational site featuring the longest military runway in the UK. Primarily focusing on providing testing, evaluation and support services for aviation and aerospace systems. Renowned for its extensive flight testing capabilities the site plays a vital role in the UK\u2019s aviation defence contributing to the development, testing and airworthiness of military aircraft enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness.<\/p>\n

Why Join QinetiQ?<\/p>\n

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there\u2019s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.<\/p>\n

As a QinetiQ employee, you\u2019ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you\u2019ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture . www.qinetiq.com\/en\/careers\/life-at-qinetiq<\/p>\n

Our Benefits<\/p>\n

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
\nGenerous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
\nOptions to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
\nEmployee discount portal:<\/b>\u00a0Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
\nWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
\nVolunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community<\/p>\n

Our Recruitment Process:<\/b>
\nWe want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.<\/p>\n

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.<\/p>\n

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1161,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"MOD Boscombe Down Amesbury Salisbury","_application":"https:\/\/careers.qinetiq.com\/job\/Amesbury-Senior-Engineer-Electromagnetic-Environmental-Effects-Engl\/1285927201\/","_company_name":"QinetiQ","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.QinetiQ.com","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[151],"job-types":[146],"class_list":{"0":"post-1652","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"hentry","7":"job-type-full-time"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/1652","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1161"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1652"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=1652"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=1652"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}