At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and install TEMPEST and EMC compliant systems for satellite communications.
- Company: Leading engineering firm in the defence sector with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, SC clearance support, and hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and involvement in high-stakes projects.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team and contribute to cutting-edge military communication solutions.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering and familiarity with TEMPEST/EMC standards required.
The predicted salary is between 52.32 - 52.32 £ per hour.
Job Description
Job Title
EMC/Tempest Engineer
Duration
6 months
Location
Portsmouth, 4 days on site per week
Rate
£52.32 Per Hour (PAYE) / £70 Per Hour (Umbrella) Inside IR35
SC Clearance
Required on application.
A vacancy for an Engineer focused on TEMPEST and EMC compliant ground system installation design has arisen at the Portsmouth site.
This team is responsible for the satellite communication solutions which include ground based installations of satellite control and communication equipment such as computer server systems, network infrastructure and transmission systems.
The primary focus for this role at the Portsmouth site is for the design of equipment installations which are compliant with TEMPEST and EMC standards within the ground based Mil Satcom domain.
Responsibilities
- Support the Systems team in designing a compliant equipment installation design with associated test plans and compliance evidence.
- Support spans all aspects of the system lifecycle from initial design through installation to customer handover.
- Tasks and Accountabilities
- Identify the stakeholder for the solution to be developed and capture their needs and expectations.
- Identify boundary of the solution to be developed.
- Elicit and validate requirements for TEMPEST and EMC whilst considering the complete system lifecycle.
- Design and define possible architectures, in collaboration with IS/IT specialists, considering the functions and other requirements (constraints).
- Produce EMC/TEMPEST test plans.
- Lead the engagement with test houses to fully define the approach.
- Lead modelling using appropriate systems engineering techniques.
- Lead analysis (performance).
- Perform trade‑off analysis in order to select the best solution fulfilling the requirements.
- Validate architecture.
- Define and manage interface requirements.
- Lead verification of the implementation and its interfaces.
- Lead operational and in‑service evaluation.
- Lead impact analysis of any design change request during the entire product lifecycle.
- Skill Set
Essential
- Familiarity with TEMPEST standards.
- Preferable: Knowledge of TEMPEST test specifications, test procedures, test setups, test data.
- Familiarity with EMC standards.
- Preferable: Knowledge of EMC test specifications, test procedures, test setups, test data.
- Customer EMC requirements analysis.
- System level EMC design, development and solutions.
- EMC equipment selection.
- Practical experience of installation of electrical equipment, including rack installation and compliant cabling practices.
- Essential: Understanding of the effects of electrical equipment (and cabling) interference, and methods for mitigating interference.
- Essential: Electrical safety certification.
- Previous experience of generating test plans for sign off of electrical equipment installation, preferably with TEMPEST and/or EMC verification, validation & integration.
- Transition to operation.
- Ability to safeguard security classified and/or export‑controlled data.
Desirable / Preferred
- Industry knowledge: Military ground site installations and associated standards.
- Military communications systems.
- Preferred academic qualifications.
Qualifications
Educated to at least Degree Level or equivalent in a recognised engineering discipline as recognised by the IET.
The candidate should preferably hold a Chartered Engineer status and a member of the IET or other equivalent body.
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