Systems Engineer - TEMPEST & EMC

  • Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd
  • Portsmouth, Hampshire
  • 20/06/2026
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Job Description

Systems Engineer - Tempest and EMC

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Systems Engineer based in the Portsmouth area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based.

We're working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division.

The Role

This role is for a Systems Engineer-someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You'll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.

You'll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for:

  • Designing a compliant equipment installation design with associated test plans and compliance evidence.
  • All aspects of the system lifecycle from initial design through installation to customer handover.
  • Requirements for Tempest and EMC.
  • EMC/TEMPEST test plans.
  • Modelling, validation and verification.
The Individual

We're looking for people who can show:

  • Familiarity with TEMPEST standards & EMC Standards.
  • Knowledge of TEMPEST & EMC test specifications, test procedures, test setups, and test data.
  • EMC requirements analysis.
  • System-level EMC design, development and solutions.
  • EMC Equipment selection.
  • Practical knowledge of the installation of electrical equipment, including rack installation and compliant cabling practices.
  • Understanding of the effects of electrical equipment (and cabling) interference, and methods for mitigating interference.
  • Electrical safety certification.
  • Previous exposure to generating test plans for sign-off of electrical equipment installation, preferably with TEMPEST and/or EMC.
  • Verification, Validation & integration.
The Benefits
  • Hourly rate of circa £70 ph via Umbrella company.
  • Training and Development.