Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer - Anson McCade

Electromagnetic Compatibility Project Engineer

Location: Bristol or Stevenage, UK – Hybrid (2-3 days on-site depending on workload)

Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience

Please note this role requires you to have British Citizenship***

A leading defence technology organisation is seeking an Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Project Engineer to join their specialist EMC team. This role provides the chance to work across multiple programmes, supporting product lifecycle development from concept through to disposal, ensuring robust EMC design and qualification strategies.

• Develop and maintain Environmental Requirement Specifications (ERS), EMC Control Plans, Proving Plans, Proving Requirements, and Proving Instructions.
• Support projects to ensure correct EMC requirements are implemented and designs are robust.
• Review hardware, perform informal testing, and provide hands‑on support where necessary.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver EMC solutions on time, to budget, and to quality standards.
• Contribute to risk reduction and qualification strategies to bring products into service.

• Higher education or equivalent experience in Electronics, Electrical, Physics, EMC, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of EMC principles and design practices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work to deadlines and budgets.
• Professional, adaptable approach to evolving project requirements.
• Knowledge of military EMC standards (e.g., Defence Standard 59‑411, AECTP
  500, Mil‑Std‑461, RTCA DO160 / EUROCAE ED‑14) is desirable.
• Previous experience delivering EMC support across complex systems is advantageous.

• Company bonus up to £2,500 (varies annually).
• Pension contributions up to 14% (employer + employee).
• Opportunity for paid overtime and flexi‑leave (up to 15 additional days).
• Enhanced parental leave (up to 26 weeks) and flexible working arrangements.
• Excellent site facilities including subsidised meals, free parking, and healthcare cash plan.
• Training and career development opportunities.

For further information feel free to reach me at , or simply apply!

Reference: AMC/RKI