{"id":2492,"date":"2026-05-19T10:30:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T10:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=2492"},"modified":"2026-05-19T10:32:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T10:32:00","slug":"lead-emc-engineer-2","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/job\/lead-emc-engineer-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Lead EMC Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"c2ade484 _91b9318b _5a419672 a10a0b37 c0a6a224 af058dc3 _22814fcc\">\n<h2 class=\"_77e1d0b9 dc756b8f c628e7df _2b342f76 d178cb34 b9ba5995 _28c0365e d21f4ae5 dea7061d _692b38f3 _451208ea\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"_77e1d0b9 aed4b93c _2b342f76 d178cb34 _009f3bd3 _8c13e8b2 d21f4ae5 dea7061d _692b38f3 _451208ea _28f17435\"><span class=\"_4cecf8c6 _0b93d180\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Job Description <\/strong>Leonardo UK has an exciting opportunity for a Lead EMC Engineer to join our established EMC Test Team at our dedicated UKAS accredited EMC Test facility in Basildon. This site-based role will undertake EMC testing, specification, design and development work on various Air \/ Land and Sea projects at system and component level.<\/p>\n<p>This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in EMC, push past your present testing only boundaries and join one of UK\u2019s leading technology companies working on UK high technology programs with far reaching effects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your impact <\/strong>Working alongside the Lab Manager, you will provide UKAS accredited EMC testing along with design and development support to projects; this includes the development of EMC test procedures, plans and requirements which provide robust cost-effective solutions to our customers.<\/p>\n<p>Customer and supplier liaison is also key, ensuring the minimisation of through life EMC cost while offering an innovative and robust solution to our customers\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n<p>The production of EMC documentation for projects will be necessary along with approving suppliers\u2019 documentation and test results. EMC testing forms a major part of the role, both in house and at external EMC test houses. The successful applicant will also be key in supporting the Basildon EMC facility UKAS audit schedule and accreditation. Other duties include EMC test house and equipment maintenance duties.<\/p>\n<p>Key Responsibility Areas<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"a7d1f5fa _8d6e9b64\">\n<li>In house and external EMC testing to military, aviation, and commercial standards.<\/li>\n<li>Design for EMC.<\/li>\n<li>Development of EMC requirements from legislation and top-level system specifications.<\/li>\n<li>Production of EMC Plans for complex systems and components.<\/li>\n<li>Supplier management for control of EMC design at sub-tier suppliers.<\/li>\n<li>Production of in-house test procedures and reports.<\/li>\n<li>Definition of test requirements including test house selection.<\/li>\n<li>Provision of technical support for resolving EMC issues.<\/li>\n<li>Representing the test facility at design reviews and phase reviews to provide specialist input.<\/li>\n<li>Supporting the test facility\u2019s UKAS certification.<\/li>\n<li>Challenge and support Technical Teams \/ Senior Management on EMC related topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_77e1d0b9 aed4b93c _2b342f76 d178cb34 _009f3bd3 _8c13e8b2 d21f4ae5 dea7061d _692b38f3 _451208ea _28f17435\"><span class=\"_4cecf8c6 _0b93d180\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>About You <\/strong>Experience of UKAS audits and looking after the day to day running and capability enhancement and maintenance of an EMC test facility is essential.<\/p>\n<p>Expertise in<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"a7d1f5fa _8d6e9b64\">\n<li>EMC testing to standards (military, aviation and commercial).<\/li>\n<li>EMC requirement generation from standards and legislation.<\/li>\n<li>Customer EMC requirements analysis.<\/li>\n<li>System level EMC design, development, and solution provision.<\/li>\n<li>EMC Component selection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_77e1d0b9 aed4b93c _2b342f76 d178cb34 _009f3bd3 _8c13e8b2 d21f4ae5 dea7061d _692b38f3 _451208ea _28f17435\"><span class=\"_4cecf8c6 _0b93d180\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\">Knowledge of TEMPEST test specifications, test procedures, and test set up is also highly desirable, however suitable candidates can look forward to TEMPEST training should they require this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Security Clearance <\/strong>Successful candidates will need to hold sole UK nationality. This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government\u2019s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https \/\/careers.uk.leonardo.com\/gb\/en\/security-and-vetting<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why join us <\/strong>At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work\u2013life balance. Whether you&#8217;re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we\u2019re here to help you thrive.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"a7d1f5fa _8d6e9b64\">\n<li>Time to Recharge Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.<\/li>\n<li>Secure your Future Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.<\/li>\n<li>Your Wellbeing Matters Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).<\/li>\n<li>Rewarding Performance All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.<\/li>\n<li>Never Stop Learning Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.<\/li>\n<li>Refer a friend Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.<\/li>\n<li>Tailored Perks Spend up to \u00a3500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech &amp; lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.<\/li>\n<li>Flexible working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_77e1d0b9 aed4b93c _2b342f76 d178cb34 _009f3bd3 _8c13e8b2 d21f4ae5 dea7061d _692b38f3 _451208ea _28f17435\"><span class=\"_4cecf8c6 _0b93d180\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\">For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.<\/p>\n<p>Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team\u2014they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.<\/p>\n<p>At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. 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