Principal Test Solutions Engineer

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 specifications
• Conducting radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility testing, including defence-specific transient and high-field-strength test activities
• Supporting EMC testing from early lifecycle pre-compliance through to formal product qualification
• Preparing, executing and reporting EMC tests within a UKAS-accredited facility
• Assisting with equipment-under-test analysis, fault investigation and technical debugging
• Preparing EMC test plans, procedures and technical reports
• Contributing to product certification activities, design reviews and performance reviews
• Supporting continuous improvement across test methods, processes and test automation

Job Requirements:

• Experience in EMC testing within a development, qualification or BAE test engineering environment
• Working knowledge of EMC test set-ups, instrumentation and measurement techniques
• Understanding of radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility testing
• Experience applying military or aerospace EMC standards to complex electronic systems
• Knowledge of EMC design principles, electrical and magnetic theory, and good engineering practice
• Experience working within an accredited test environment
• Familiarity with EMC test toolsets such as EMC32 and ELEKTRA
• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent technical experience, with suitability for Level 4 to Level 7 responsibilities
• Ability to obtain or maintain the required security clearance
• Strong analytical, reporting and communication skills, with a positive and collaborative approach

Contract Details:

• Day shift working from Friday to Monday, 7.00am to 5.30pm
• Based in Edinburgh
• Work 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.