Principal Electrical Engineer (EMC Specialist)

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

We are looking for an energetic and driven Principal EMC Specialist to join our rapidly growing systems team within our Electronics and Embedded Systems Capability. This role represents a fantastic and rare opportunity to play a leading role in the design and development of a range of client defence marine products. The project is in the early phases of the life cycle and you will be supporting the project from the concept design phase through to delivery and installation testing.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer/EMC Specialist, with particular specialism in complex electromagnetic environments of RADAR systems and integration of RADAR onto a maritime platform.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership and Task Management
• Design Evaluation
• Requirements Management
• Concept Design and Simulation
• Statement of Work Generation and Supplier Liaison
• Verification planning and management

The Principal Electrical Engineer/EMC Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that all systems (including power, digital processing, communications, mechanical and electrical (M&E) assets) are designed, installed and tested to meet the stringent EMC requirements of an operational maritime defence platform. Your expertise will be vital in preventing electromagnetic interference (EMI) between safety‑critical systems, ensuring once integrated the system operates safely and reliably. Ensuring projects are completed to meet all client’s requirements and applicable standards and to an agreed budget and programme.

Act as the technical lead for all EMC matters. Develop, maintain and manage EMC Management Plans. Proactively identify and manage complex EMC interfaces between systems. Lead and contribute to EMC‑related hazard identification (HAZID) and risk assessments. Ensure all EMC risks are captured in the project Hazard Log and managed to an ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) level. Investigate and lead the resolution of any EMC issues, failures or non‑conformances identified during construction, testing, or commissioning. Liaise directly with design and build team, system suppliers, internal and external bodies to ensure a unified and compliant approach to EMC.

Qualifications

• A HNC / HND / FD or Bachelor's degree in an engineering subject

Essential Skills

• Engineering Management
• Project Management understanding (Critical path control, Risk understanding)
• Worked as an engineer on either Hardware, Software or Systems engineering.
• Full knowledge of 'V' lifecycle
• Leadership & Management
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Stakeholder Management
• Broad understanding of the Maritime Electronic Warfare and Combat Systems domain
• Experience with the design and development of Electronics & Motors, Power Electronics, Digital Electronics
• Delivery of electronic systems across the SE life cycle, including an understanding of the CADMID life cycle and its alignment with systems/product life cycles;
• Requirements Engineering using DOORS
• Understanding of the process of testing and integrating electronic and digital systems

Desired Skills

• Engineering/technical management, preferably in a position responsible for the delivery of equipment/system programmes for a MoD customer;
• Able to understand the effect of system design and change on the cost of the development;
• Minimum 10 years of experience in EMC matters with a strong focus on RADAR.
• Extensive, proven experience as an EMC engineer or specialist within a complex, large projects.
• Experience of the production and review of the following documents:

• EMC Strategy
• EMC Control Plan
• EMC Management Plan

Experience

• Someone for whom collaboration and working in partnership comes naturally.
• A confident communicator with the ability to negotiate technical issues.
• You will also be self‑motivated with an energetic attitude, being able to transform complex problems into simple, elegant solutions.
• Capable of working across a portfolio of projects and business initiatives often at short notice.
• Someone who is an instinctive organiser with meticulous attention to detail, and who can motivate others to complete their actions so that the overall objectives are achieved.
• Someone who understands ‘how’ you do things is just as important as ‘what’ you do – who will role model and apply our Principles.
• A person who is resilient and adaptable, who can navigate ambiguity and complexity and help teams own and deliver day to day.

What Do I Need Before I Apply

• SC clearance already in place
• 3 days P/W onsite required in Sandwich, Kent.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges.
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.
• Expleo Academy – enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Competitive company benefits.
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo.
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long‑term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.