Job Description:
Salary Range: £67k - £81k
Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Leonardo UK has an exciting opportunity for a Lead EMC Engineer to join our established EMC Test Team at our dedicated UKAS accredited EMC Test facility in Basildon. This site-based role will undertake EMC testing, specification, design and development work on various Air / Land and Sea projects at system and component level.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in EMC, push past your present testing only boundaries and join one of UK’s leading technology companies working on UK high technology programs with far reaching effects.
Your impact
Working alongside the Lab Manager, you will provide UKAS accredited EMC testing along with design and development support to projects; this includes the development of EMC test procedures, plans and requirements which provide robust cost-effective solutions to our customers.
Customer and supplier liaison is also key, ensuring the minimisation of through life EMC cost while offering an innovative and robust solution to our customers’ needs.
The production of EMC documentation for projects will be necessary along with approving suppliers’ documentation and test results. EMC testing forms a major part of the role, both in house and at external EMC test houses. The successful applicant will also be key in supporting the Basildon EMC facility UKAS audit schedule and accreditation. Other duties include EMC test house and equipment maintenance duties.
Key Responsibility Areas:
About You
Experience of UKAS audits and looking after the day to day running and capability enhancement and maintenance of an EMC test facility is essential.
Expertise in:
Security Clearance
Successful candidates will need to hold sole UK nationality. This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Why join us
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.
At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.
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Primary Location:
GB - BasildonContract Type:
PermanentHybrid Working:
Hybrid