EMC Test Engineer

Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role

The EMC Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring that deployable and containerised systems comply with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards and regulations throughout the design, production, and delivery lifecycle. This role combines hands-on testing, analysis, and troubleshooting with close collaboration across Production, Engineering, external suppliers and Quality teams to guarantee units meet internal and customer EMC requirements.

Your responsibilities will include

Plan and execute EMC testing on production units in line with applicable standards and customer requirements
Conduct in-house and external EMC testing, including radiated and conducted emissions and immunity testing
Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting for EMC failures, recommending design or process modifications
Review designs, schematics, and layouts to provide EMC guidance prior to production build
Maintain accurate EMC test records, reports, and certification packs
Ensure test equipment is calibrated and maintained in accordance with standard procedures
Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance for EMC requirements
Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to integrate EMC considerations into manufacturing processes
Promote continuous improvement of EMC test procedures, efficiency, and compliance
Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations within the test
Apply if you have most of the following:
Experience in a production or manufacturing environment with deployable or containerised systems
Hands-on experience executing EMC testing on assembled units
Understanding of non-conformance reporting (NCRs) and root cause analysis
Ability to work to production schedules and deadlines while maintaining compliance
Experience producing test reports and compliance documentation
Strong knowledge of EMC standards (e.g., CISPR, IEC, MIL-STD)
Experience with EMC test equipment, such as spectrum analysers, LISNs, and anechoic
Ability to perform EMC troubleshooting and mitigation
Understanding of PCB layout, cabling, and shielding techniques affecting EMC
Familiarity with system-level testing in production environments
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications
Knowledge of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and EMC compliance certification processes
Additional local needs:
Onsite role, Merthyr Tydfil
Candidates will need to be eligible to hold UK Security Clearance
The benefits of this role include:
Access to technical training, certifications, and continuous professional development in EMC and related fields
Career progression to Senior EMC Engineer, EMC Team Lead, or Engineering Manager
Exposure to Production, Quality, and Systems Engineering, enabling potential moves into broader engineering or compliance roles
Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence.

From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering.

It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands. MLSIND3