Senior EMC Project Engineer

Senior EMC Project Engineer

Role Title and Location: Principal EMC Project Engineer - Bristol

Job Ref No: P8069B

MBDA : Level 3

Reports to: EMC Systems Lead

The Opportunity

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is a unique capability within MBDA that works with all current launchers, missiles and equipment programmes to support in their development, compliance demonstration and through life updates.

The Role

* Work alongside experienced members of the EMC Systems team to support MBDA projects to deliver:

* Environmental Requirement Specifications (ERS’s) and subsequent documentation including EMC Control Plans, Proving Plans, Proving Requirements and Proving Instructions in support of product development and qualification (with limited assistance)
* EMC & RF trials programmes (with limited assistance).
* Design advice to support equipment development and EM robustness – (Learn and through effective knowledge management how to identify and develop technical solutions to project failures).

* Responsible for managing assigned milestone deliverables associated with EMC Engineering activities.

What’s in it for you?

* Gain invaluable EMC practices from an experienced EMC engineer’s on a daily basis.
* Represent the EMC department for your assigned programme and MBDA during discussions with the MoD or customers.
* Ability to influence the project teams and how EMC qualification will occur.
* Potential to participate in research or investigation studies.
* Ability to bring your ideas and unique skillset to the team.
* MBDA values the capability provided by the EMC department in knowledge and test facilities; be valued as part of our team.

What’s great about the team?

* The team is very experienced and do support and develop the capability of each member through effective knowledge management.
* We are passionate about the technical robustness of the compliance philosophy and testing.
* We have accredited test capabilities in Filton, UK and Paris, France; where appropriate we work together to improve our way of working and achieve the project needs.
* Each member has unique skills due to the varying backgrounds before working in electromagnetics.
* The test and project teams support each other to improve the way both teams work.

What are we looking for?

* Preferably electronics or physics background
* Basic understanding of EMC and design principles.
* Knowledge or experience of EMC standards with preference of military application is advantageous (e.g. Defence Standard 59-41 / 59-411, AECTP500, Mil-Std-461, RTCA DO160 / EUROCAE ED-14). However commercial standards (CE) are also beneficial.
* Professional manner and adaptability when the project needs are evolving.
* Basic understanding of the EMC environment life cycle.
* Good communication skills at all level both verbally and in writing.
* Ability to work to defined deadlines and within budget limits.

What would you get?

*Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities.

MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.

We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. MBDA is a proud member of Working Families – the UK’s work-life balance organisation.

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