Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer - £competitive

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

RBSL is looking for an experienced Electrical / Electronics Engineer to join our busy team in Telford. Reporting to the Vetronics Manager, you will have good demonstrable knowledge of EMC design standards and their application in real world projects. The work involves working closely with military equipment design engineers (electrical and mechanical) and other stakeholders (Customers and Suppliers) liaising with internal departments including Engineering Management, Project Management, Mechanical Design, Purchasing, MED and Operations.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

The role will provide support to the RBSL EMC Function with particular focus on the following duties and responsibilities:-

• Providing a technical focus and point of contact for design engineers, suppliers and Customers (i.e. MOD) on all EMC related issues during all phases of the product lifecycle
• EMC requirements assessment and capture for sub-systems and Platforms (e.g. Def Stan 59-411 and 61-5)
• EMC risk assessment and mitigations at component, sub-system and Platform level
• Developing EMC solutions for sub-systems and Platforms
• Technical bid response preparation
• Producing and reviewing EMC documentation for sub-systems and Platforms (e.g. control plans, test plans, test reports)
• EMC trials planning, execution, reporting and liaising with external EMC Test Houses
• Providing test resource capability for onsite EMC testing of sub-systems and Platforms
• Maintaining, developing and upgrading on-site EMC test capabilities and equipment.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Key aspects of the role will build upon the candidate's basic knowledge of the following:-

• Electrical/electronic design techniques and relevant standards
• EMC principles (design and testing) and their application in the military Platform environment e.g. UK Def Stan 59-411, Mil Std 461.
• Specific areas of interest are listed below:-
  • EMC requirements
  • EMC design
  • EMC documentation (e.g. test plans and reports)
  • EMC test methods (sub-system and Platform)
  • Earthing and shielding techniques
  • Communications systems (e.g. Bowman)
  • MEMIC
  • Radhaz
  • EMP/Lightning
  • TEMPEST
• Sub-system and Platform power supply requirements e.g. UK Def Stan 61-5 (Part 6).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions.

In addition, RBSL offer:

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
• Hybrid and flexible working over a 4.5 day week
• Annual incentive scheme
• Life assurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Private health care, car allowances for some employees

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person: Simon Fletcher

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

RBSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

Please be aware that many roles working for RBSL will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.