{"id":2667,"date":"2026-06-10T09:34:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T09:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=2667"},"modified":"2026-06-10T09:41:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T09:41:43","slug":"lead-emc-engineer-3","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/job\/lead-emc-engineer-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Lead EMC Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"_00207442 _9436d033 _4c0ac4db c4e3b5c4 _86d021de b18f2064 _051a8b66\">\n<h2 class=\"_1cdd0e53 _0316270a _920ef445 db229ca8 _220ab6b1 _7755ae0b _957029a7 _759a33ed _36559e62 _1c7388aa _80ee8336\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"_1cdd0e53 _7ad3c46a db229ca8 _220ab6b1 _148e4d31 _2ac649b2 _759a33ed _36559e62 _1c7388aa _80ee8336 ee320f7e\"><span class=\"_437b6ccc _26662fbf\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Job Description <\/strong><strong>Salary Range <\/strong>\u00a367k &#8211; \u00a381k<\/p>\n<p>Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.<\/p>\n<p>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=\"_5c394c63 _2d2f2fba\">\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=\"_1cdd0e53 _7ad3c46a db229ca8 _220ab6b1 _148e4d31 _2ac649b2 _759a33ed _36559e62 _1c7388aa _80ee8336 ee320f7e\"><span class=\"_437b6ccc _26662fbf\" 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=\"_5c394c63 _2d2f2fba\">\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=\"_1cdd0e53 _7ad3c46a db229ca8 _220ab6b1 _148e4d31 _2ac649b2 _759a33ed _36559e62 _1c7388aa _80ee8336 ee320f7e\"><span class=\"_437b6ccc _26662fbf\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><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=\"_5c394c63 _2d2f2fba\">\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=\"_1cdd0e53 _7ad3c46a db229ca8 _220ab6b1 _148e4d31 _2ac649b2 _759a33ed _36559e62 _1c7388aa _80ee8336 ee320f7e\"><span class=\"_437b6ccc _26662fbf\" 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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