Job Title: EMC Engineer
Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £43, - £49, dependent upon experience + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
Power The Future of Submarine Technology
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as anEMC Engineer at our Babcock Technology Centre site.
The role
As an EMC Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be a vital source of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) expertise within our Submarine Support Engineering (SSE) Electrical Engineering Group.
Day-to-day, you’ll support the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and internal project teams across a wide range of submarine programmes, helping ensure systems meet EMC compliance standards. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence technology, contribute to national security, and grow your career in a highly specialised field.
1. Supporting the customer with EMC technical consultation and guidance.
2. Reviewing EMC test documentation and ensuring compliance across submarine projects.
3. Designing and creating representative setups for formal EMC testing.
4. Managing subcontract relationships with EMC test houses and overseeing test documentation.
5. Maintaining accurate records and logs for future reference and audit.
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with regular travel to test houses on a monthly basis.
Essential experience of the EMC Engineer
6. Awareness of EMC principles, theory, and testing requirements.
7. Experience reviewing engineering deliverables and technical documentation.
8. Proven ability to deliver outputs to cost, time, and quality standards.
9. Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
10. Strong attention to detail and record-keeping.
Qualifications for the EMC Engineer
11. Minimum ONC or HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Physics
12. OR Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, or equivalent science discipline
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) Security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at