Principal Test Solutions Engineer

Description

Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is seeking two Principal Test Solutions Engineers to support EMC engineering, development and qualification activities for next–generation radar, targeting and advanced defence systems in Edinburgh. This contract opportunity offers hands–on experience within a UKAS–accredited EMC test facility, working across both pre–compliance and formal product qualification programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting EMC engineering activities in line with defence and aerospace standards, including MIL–STD–461, DO–160, DEF–STAN 59–411 and EFA EMC specificationsConducting radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility testing, including defence–specific transient and high–field–strength test activitiesSupporting EMC testing from early lifecycle pre–compliance through to formal product qualificationPreparing, executing and reporting EMC tests within a UKAS–accredited facilityAssisting with equipment–under–test analysis, fault investigation and technical debuggingPreparing EMC test plans, procedures and technical reportsContributing to product certification activities, design reviews and performance reviewsSupporting continuous improvement across test methods, processes and test automation

Job Requirements:

Experience in EMC testing within a development, qualification or BAE test engineering environmentWorking knowledge of EMC test set–ups, instrumentation and measurement techniquesUnderstanding of radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility testingExperience applying military or aerospace EMC standards to complex electronic systemsKnowledge of EMC design principles, electrical and magnetic theory, and good engineering practiceExperience working within an accredited test environmentFamiliarity with EMC test toolsets such as EMC32 and ELEKTRARelevant engineering qualification or equivalent technical experience, with suitability for Level 4 to Level 7 responsibilitiesAbility to obtain or maintain the required security clearanceStrong analytical, reporting and communication skills, with a positive and collaborative approach

Contract Details:

Day shift working from Friday to Monday, 7.00am to 5.30pmBased in EdinburghWork within a specialist UKAS–accredited EMC test facility

This is an excellent opportunity for an EMC Test Engineer or Principal Test Solutions Engineer to contribute to the development of next–generation defence equipment while supporting capability growth, continuous improvement and customer–focused engineering delivery. Apply now to be considered for this contract opportunity.

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