About the role
Job Title: Principal Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer
Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competititve Depending on Experience + Benefits
Role ID: SF76272
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Principal Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer at our Stoke Gifford, Bristol site.
The role
As a Principal Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You'll be the technical authority for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) activities within our Naval Nuclear business. Working on complex and cutting-edge defence programmes, you'll lead the delivery of EMC support and testing activities that help ensure some of the UK's most important naval platforms remain safe, compliant, and mission ready.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise, leadership, and innovation in a role where your work directly supports national security. You'll collaborate with engineers, technical specialists, and Ministry of Defence stakeholders while helping to drive continuous improvement and the future growth of EMC capability across the business.
Day-to-day, you’ll be required to
Lead a team of engineers and lead engineers delivering EMC testing and support projects.
Manage the scoping, planning, scheduling, and budgeting of EMC testing activities.
Drive continuous improvement across EMC support, testing processes, and engineering best practice.
Collaborate with internal teams and customer stakeholders to improve project outcomes and performance.
Grow EMC capability and supporting the development of future engineering opportunities.
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based at Babcock Technology Centre, Bristol. Hybrid working patterns are available
Essential experience of the Principal Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer
Subject Matter Expert knowledge of DEF STAN 59-411.
Strong understanding of electromagnetic compatibility principles, standards, and theory.
Experience working with the Ministry of Defence Submarine Delivery Agency environment and stakeholder landscape.
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