EMC Test Engineer

  • QinetiQ Limited
  • Farnborough, Hampshire
  • 09/05/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Testing

Job Description

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: 19572

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an EMC Test Engineer at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As an EMC Test Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe and effective test and evaluation of aircraft, land platforms and associated electronic and armament systems operating in complex electromagnetic environments.

Day-to-day, you'll provide subject matter expertise within multidisciplinary project teams, supporting the planning, execution and assurance of electromagnetic trials across civil and military programmes.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Providing E3 technical expertise in a customer facing and delivery focused environment
  • Understanding customer problems and contributing to innovative engineering solutions
  • Producing test plans, technical reports and presentation material in line with project requirements
  • Identifying E3 technical risks and supporting Project Managers with mitigation
  • Supporting the planning and delivery of electromagnetic trials programmes
  • Maintaining continued technical engagement with key internal and external stakeholders
Essential experience of the EMC Test Engineer:
  • Proven understanding of fundamental electromagnetic theory
  • Have a strong interest and/or experience of Radio Frequency (RF) design and testing
  • Experience across E3 technical areas such as Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) or High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF)
  • Ability to author technical documentation including test plans and reports