Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Plan (ESMP) covering both design and operational phases of the programme.
- Ensure compliance with electromagnetic standards including Defence Standard 59-411 and MOD spectrum governance processes.
- Manage electromagnetic spectrum planning, allocation, and coordination for systems operating within training and operational environments.
- Liaise with MOD authorities and regulatory bodies, including the Defence Electromagnetic Activity, to obtain spectrum allocations and approvals.
- Conduct electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) assessments to minimise harmful interference across systems.
- Develop frequency allocation matrices and ensure spectrum deconfliction across all systems participating in training exercises.
- Support system design reviews to ensure electromagnetic compatibility and spectrum compliance are incorporated during engineering design phases.
- Perform risk assessments related to electromagnetic emissions, including safety assessments for non-ionising radiation exposure.
- Monitor spectrum usage during exercises or operational deployments and implement corrective actions where required.
- Support modelling and simulation activities to analyse electromagnetic interactions and predict operational spectrum behaviour.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in electromagnetic spectrum management, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), or electromagnetic interference (EMI) within complex technical environments.
- Strong knowledge of defence standards related to electromagnetic management, including Defence Standard 59-411.
- Experience working with spectrum planning, frequency allocation, and spectrum management processes.
- Familiarity with regulatory and governance frameworks governing electromagnetic spectrum use.
- Experience conducting EMI/EMC risk assessments and ensuring equipment compliance with relevant standards.
- Experience supporting system design reviews and engineering governance processes.
- Ability to analyse electromagnetic interactions across complex system-of-systems environments.
- Strong understanding of radio frequency (RF) systems and spectrum-dependent technologies.
- Experience collaborating with engineering, safety, and operational teams within structured programmes.
- Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Experience working within defence training environments or modelling and simulation systems.
- Experience developing electromagnetic management plans or spectrum coordination plans.
- Knowledge of spectrum modelling, simulation, and analysis techniques.
- Familiarity with software-defined radios, radar systems, or advanced RF communications technologies…
- Understanding of safety assessments related to non-ionising radiation and electromagnetic hazards.