Systems Engineer (EMC / TEMPEST) – Defence & Satellite Communications

About the role

We are looking for a Systems Engineer with specialist knowledge in EMC and TEMPEST compliant installation design to support a leading aerospace and defence organisation. The role involves designing, integrating, verifying and deploying secure ground‑based communications and control systems for satellite and defence programmes, and requires security clearance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop EMC and TEMPEST compliant equipment installation designs for secure communications systems.
• Capture and analyse customer and stakeholder requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Define system architectures and installation solutions while ensuring standards compliance.
• Produce EMC and TEMPEST test plans, procedures and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate verification and certification activities with specialist test facilities and external stakeholders.
• Conduct systems engineering analysis, modelling and trade‑studies to support design decisions.
• Manage interface requirements across complex system architectures.
• Support integration, verification, validation, acceptance and operational deployment activities.
• Ensure all work complies with security, export control and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Practical experience designing or installing electrical and electronic equipment in complex engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical interference mechanisms and mitigation techniques.
• Experience with rack‑mounted equipment installations and compliant cabling practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance.

Required skills

• EMC compliance
• TEMPEST compliance
• Electrical interference mitigation
• Rack‑mounted equipment installation
• Cabling standards and practices
• Systems engineering analysis and modelling

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£65‑£70 per hour) plus benefits
• Single‑stage interview process
• Opportunity to work on high‑security defence and satellite communications programmes