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Posted 20 July, 2026

Systems Engineer - TEMPEST & EMC

Certain Advantage
Southampton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Systems Engineer Tempest and EMC\n
Certain Advantage is hiring for a Systems Engineer based in the Portsmouth area.\n
\nThis role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based.
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\nThe Company\n
\nWere 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.\n
\nDoes this sound like your next career move?\n
\nIf youre ambitious to grow, this may be your next role?\n
\nThe Role:\n
\nThis role is for a Systems Engineersomeone ambitious and ready to make an impact. Youll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.\n
\nYoull be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for:\n
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  • Designing a compliant equipment installation design with associated test plans and compliance evidence.
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  • All aspects of the system lifecycle from initial design through installation to customer handover
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  • Requirements for Tempest and EMC.
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  • EMC/TEMPEST test plans
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  • Modelling, validation and verification
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The Individual\n
\nWere looking for people who can show:\n
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  • Familiarity with TEMPEST standards & EMC Standards
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  • Knowledge of TEMPEST & EMC test specifications, test procedures, test setups, and test data
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  • EMC requirements analysis
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  • System-level EMC design, development and solutions
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  • EMC Equipment selection
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  • Practical knowledge of the installation of electrical equipment, including rack installation and compliant cabling practices
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  • Understanding of the effects of electrical equipment (and cabling) interference, and methods for mitigating interference
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  • Electrical safety certification
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  • Previous exposure to generating test plans for sign-off of electrical equipment installation, preferably with TEMPEST and/or EMC
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  • Verification, Validation & integration
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\nThe Benefits:\n
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  • Hourly rate of circa £70 ph via Umbrella company
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  • Training and Development
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Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.\n
\nWorking with Certain Advantage\n
\nWe go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If youre hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, well work with you to find it.\n
\nWe work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isnt for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.\n
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