EMC (E3) Engineer

Job Description:

Can you apply your EMC knowledge to Helicopters? We are looking to recruit our next EMC/ Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Engineer to join our team within the Helicopter Division based in Yeovil, Somerset.  There is opportunity to work at varying levels of seniority and complexity, dependent on your experience. 

Your impact

As an EMC (E3) Engineer you will be working in a cross-geographic team to design, develop and qualify system installations and rotary wing platforms in response to customer requirements and certification regulations.

As an experienced candidate, you have the prospect of progression to develop into a Chief Project role, where you will have technical autonomy for a helicopter product type for all aspects of E3/EMC. Compliance Verification Engineer opportunities may also be available for the appropriate candidate.

What you’ll do as EMC Engineer:

• Support bid activities for future contracts.
• Identify equipment qualification requirements and agree vendor equipment design and qualification strategies including test/analysis/ similarity documents.
• Prepare aircraft test documentation and conduct E3 testing (HIRF, Mutual Compatibility and TEMPEST, HERO/ HERP) on aircraft as directed.
• Review and manage vendor qualification activities according to EMC aerospace standards (DO-160, DEF STAN 59-411)
• Evaluate modifications of varying complexity with respect to electromagnetic environmental effects and provide Subject Matter Expert input to multidisciplinary teams throughout the design/development activity
• Undertake Helicopter testing/ analyses including generation of required documentation
• Analyse and implement design mitigation measures at platform level
• Produce documentation to support demonstration of compliance with civil/military requirements

Due to the nature of the work this role does require on-site presence for a minimum of 2-3 days per week.

What you’ll bring

• First/ Second Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Avionics, Electronics, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, RF & Microwave) or HNC/HND/BTEC with experience
• Previous knowledge and experience of working in the electromagnetics discipline and ideally aerospace
• Have knowledge and understanding of the relevant airworthiness regulations
• Knowledge and experience in the design, development, integration and qualification of aircraft electrical and avionic systems, including:

• Electrical design
• Electrical Generation and Distribution Systems
• Electrical Installation
• Lighting systems
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
• Air Vehicle systems
• Avionic system

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

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.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

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 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 - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid