We are looking for a Junior PCB Design Engineer to support the design and development of hardware subsystems for mobile and fixed tracking antenna terminals. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in PCB design, hardware integration, and system testing for advanced satellite communication technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in hardware design, PCB development, and system integration, working closely with senior engineers.
Support the testing and verification of hardware using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers).
Contribute to design reviews, preparing technical documentation and reports.
Help ensure compliance with electrical and operational standards.
Work alongside Systems, Software, RF, and Mechanical engineers to develop innovative solutions.
Participate in training programs to enhance skills in hardware design and problem-solving.
Requirements:
Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field
Interest in hardware engineering, with exposure to PCB design, embedded systems, or electronic components.
Familiarity with PCB design tools (Altium) is a plus.
Understanding of power supply design principles and power management circuits.
Experience with lab test equipment is an advantage.
Ability to work in a team and collaborate across disciplines....Read more...
An opportunity has arisen for a Hardware Engineer to join a manufacturing company who specialise in the manufacture of electrical test equipment and measuring instruments, based in Kent.
As a Hardware Engineer, based in Kent, will report into the Head of Hardware Design and you will play a vital role in the design and development of hardware for electronic equipment, requiring embedded control solutions. You will be responsible for contributing to the maintenance of existing products and supporting new product development programs. This involves designing and implementing hardware solutions for portable test instruments used in the installation and maintenance of electronic systems.
Other responsibilities include:
Design electronic circuits according to specifications, including simulation and laboratory testing.
Perform PCB layouts using appropriate software tools.
Create detailed documentation, including schematics, circuit descriptions, and BOMs, considering cost, functionality, and obsolescence factors.
Collaborate with firmware and mechanical engineers on new product designs.
Ensure all design files and records comply with company quality assurance processes and international standards.
Adhere to project timelines and milestones as outlined in plans and Gantt charts.
Support engineering managers by reporting design progress and providing updates.
The successful Hardware Engineer, based in Kent, will have experience within a related field and will have proficiency in both analogue and digital electronics design. It would be desirable to have familiarity with quality and design standards (e.G., ISO 9001, IEC 61010, IEC 61557, MIL Spec), have proficiency in using ECAD design tools and have competence in simulation tools (e.G. SPICE, MathCAD, Matlab, Simulink).
APPLY NOW for the Hardware Engineer, based in Kent, by sending your CV to ltemple@redlinegroup.Com or call Lewis on 07961158785.....Read more...
Join our client and leverage your expertise and leadership in electronics design to make a significant impact!
Holt Executive is partnered with a leading electro-optics design and manufacturing business, seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to join their expanding Engineering team. If you are passionate about innovation and leadership in electronics design, this role is for you.
As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will play a key role in developing cutting-edge electronics and leading a talented team. Your expertise will drive innovation, ensuring high standards of engineering practice and project success.
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Electronics Engineer:
- Expertise in circuit design, components, and PCB technology.
- Work in EMC, Power Management, Servo Control, processor interfacing, and communications.
- Define and review overall architecture, including power management and system wiring.
- Lead by example, setting standards for good engineering practices.
- Drive innovation within the department, regularly communicating with senior management, customers, and stakeholders.
- Lead the development or enhancement of technology, providing subject matter expertise for R&D projects.
- Technical leadership of multi-disciplined projects, fostering a systematic approach and delivering solutions to customers.
- Provide insights into resource planning and support other engineers through training and development.
Key Skills and Experience for the Senior Electronics Engineer:
- Strong degree in a related discipline accredited by the IET, with typically 6 years of relevant experience.
- Proven experience in leading or supervising projects or teams.
- Solid theoretical and practical understanding of electrical and electronic designs.
- Ability to perform analysis-based activities such as circuit emulation and power budgets.
- Capability to assess and highlight key project risks and design activities.
- Awareness of the full project lifecycle from bid development to customer support.
- Proven track record of innovation-based approaches in engineering and leading, managing, or mentoring engineers.
- Ability to investigate and fault-find technical problems at PCB or system level.
- Experience with Embedded Software Design, including ARM/KEIL.
- Knowledge of EMC to military standards and managing issues at architecture and embedded levels.
- Understanding of motors and drive technology, with skills in control systems analysis.
- Proficiency in analysis and simulation tools such as Python, MATLAB, Simulink, LT-Spice, Simetrix.
- Familiarity with management tools like JIRA, Confluence, MS Project.
- Expertise in PCB design tools such as Altium, Cadence OrCAD.
- Familiarity with design resilience techniques like Failure Mode Effects Analysis.
- Awareness of Lightning Direct and Indirect Effects.
Company Benefits:
- 37.5-hour work week with lunchtime finishes on Fridays.
- 28 days annual leave and Christmas closure.
- Employee Help@Hand Service providing access to remote GP services, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapy consultations.
- Life Assurance Policy, including Bereavement Counselling and Probate Helpline.
- Company Share Incentive Plan and Save as You Earn Scheme.
- Wellbeing initiatives, including access to the Aviva Wellbeing App and regular wellbeing activities.
- Employee discount scheme, including access to a wellbeing hub.
- Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.
Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.
If your skills and experience match this exciting Senior Electronics Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!....Read more...
Electronics Engineer Consultant – Security Clearance – Cambridge
A new design consultancy, based in Cambridge, are currently looking for a Electronics Engineer Consultant to add to the team of experienced experts, specifically with a focus on security cleared projects.
Although this is a new design consultancy, they have the backing of larger companies meaning you still have the job security of working for a large company. You will also have benefits including pension, share purchase schemes, healthcare, life assurance and other excellent benefits not normally available to smaller organisations.
We are looking for an Electronics Engineer who has ideally worked on MOD, Security Clearance or other sensitive technologies. Due to the nature of consultancy services, your electronics experience could be across a number of fields such as RF Engineering, Microwave Electronics, Analogue Electronics, Sensors Technologies, PCB Electronics or other complex electronics design.
It will also be ideal if you have specific Firmware, Embedded or other software experience.
Due to the nature of work, you must already hold or be able to obtain security clearance.
Apart from the benefits, you will be rewarded with an excellent salary, career opportunities and a continued skills training to keep you at the forefront of technologies.
This is a rare opportunity to be involved with a design consultancy at the ground level, meaning future career development will be more likely than with other consultancies or companies. Due to this, I’m expecting a lot of interest in this role. If you are interested in the role, apply now or risk missing out.
For more information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices recruitment and Scientific recruitment specialists Newton Colmore Consulting, on +44 121 268 2240 or make an application and one of our team at Newton Colmore Consulting will contact you.
Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist recruitment company within the Medical Devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Data Science, Healthcare Communications. Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Field Service Engineering sectors.
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Redline Group have recently been engaged by a leading Engineering company based in Manchester. Due to recent project wins they are now looking to recruit a Junior Electronic Design Engineer to be part of their dynamic design team.
The culture is very collaborative where engineers work together to solve engineering related problems and find the best solutions. As such they are looking for like-minded engineers who are looking to be mentored by leading Design Engineers The company currently operated a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days onsite, 2 from home with everybody in on a Wednesday.
The company design and manufacture electronic sensors and components for the global Automation market and they are looking for a Junior Electronic Design Engineer with provable experience in the industry, combined with sound analogue design skills with some firmware development, using embedded C or C++.
Key responsibilities of the Junior Electronic Design Engineer job:
Design and development of barriers for connection between intrinsically safe circuits and non- intrinsically safe circuits
Circuit design, prototyping, verification and release testing
Specification of the design components and creation of the circuit schematic in CAD
Creation of the Intrinsic Safety and EMC Plans required to meet IS and EMC standards
Verification testing of prototypes and review PCB layouts
Key skills required for the Electronic Design Engineer job:
Excellent understanding of electronic/engineering principles and Analogue and Digital circuit design experience
Knowledge of EMC and functional safety requirements
Op-Amp Circuits, Low power/signal transformers and small signal SMPS knowledge is an advantage
Software programming experience will be beneficial
This is a great chance for a Junior Electronic Design Engineer to join a successful and stable business with the opportunity to progress their career long term.
For further details on this exciting Junior Electronic Design job based in Manchester, please contact Graham Cross on 01582 878849 or gcross@redlinegroup.Com....Read more...
Fairfields provides industrial automation and control solutions across various sectors using electrical, electronic and programmable systems. We’re continuously looking into new technologies and trends. We are already working with IoT devices, cyber-security solutions, augmented reality and advanced software design.
As an Electrical Engineering Apprentice, you will be designing, commissioning and maintaining systems and solutions across a wide range of sectors. You will be involved in designing and implementing hardware and software, project planning, producing complex CAD drawings, operating and maintenance manuals. You will assist with control panel testing and commissioning and will provide service and call out support to our customers.
You will be part of a team installing and maintaining critical infrastructure where you could be involved in:
Flood defence schemes
Aerospace facilities
Moving bridges and structures
Manufacturing facilities
Roller coasters and leisure rides
Pharmaceutical facilities
Training:The Level 6 Apprenticeship programme provides day release to Sheffield Hallam University. This enables you to access education up to degree level without the need for a student loan, so you can earn while you learn. We sponsor you throughout your apprenticeship and in return, you receive a competitive salary. We provide ongoing support and mentoring throughout the programme to ensure you are on track to becoming a qualified Electrical Engineering Apprentice.
Upon completion of your Apprenticeship, you will attain a BEng (Honours) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology.
Read more about the course: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships/engineering/electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technology
The course includes:
Engineering principals
Software development
Embedded systems and applications
Control and automation
Mechanical concepts
Power engineering
You will need one of the following to apply:
96 UCAS points from 3 A levels (we accept General Studies)
112 UCAS points with at least 64 from 2 A levels or equivalent BTEC
Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2
A completed level 3 apprenticeship
Training Outcome:Once qualified, you will have the opportunity to progress into a full-time and permanent position as either:
Design Engineer
Service Engineer
Applications Engineer
Employer Description:Fairfields provide industrial automation and control solutions across various sectors using electrical, electronic and programmable systems.
We’re continuously looking into new technologies and trends. We are already working with IoT devices, cyber-security solutions, augmented reality and advanced software design.
We are located in Retford DN22 7WF (North Nottinghamshire). you will be expected to attend the office for the duration of your apprenticeship. Therefore, we ask that you live no further than 1 hour from our Head Office.Working Hours :Our core working hours are:
Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30 or 9.00 to 5.00. 20% of your week will be dedicated to off the job learning/training.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
Security Cleared Firmware Engineer – DSP Engineer - Cambridge – Spin-Out Company
A new Spin-Out company, based in Cambridge, providing product development for Security Cleared sectors, is currently looking for an experienced Firmware Engineer or DSP Engineer to work on a wide range of new technologies.
You will be working on a range of new technology inventions, providing expert approaches to Firmware Engineering and DSP Engineering applications. Due to the varied nature of the work, we ideally seek someone with knowledge of FPGA, DSP design and engineering, DSP Modelling, and design using embedded systems. Not all of these areas are required, but having experience in as many as possible in your past roles as a Firmware Engineer or DSP Engineer would be advantageous.
Specific experience working on high-speed electronic systems would be ideal but is not essential.
If you have previously worked in a security-cleared environment, it would be fantastic, although not essential as they are open to candidates from different sectors. However, you must be able to obtain security clearance. This usually means being a British Citizen or residing in the UK for five years in continuous employment. If you already hold security clearance from another source, this would be acceptable.
You are going to work on some extremely interesting projects that will help you continually develop your career. Apart from this, you will receive an excellent starting salary and a benefits package in line with the parent company, along with continuous career training for future progression.
We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible, so if you are interested, we recommend making an application now to avoid missing out. However, we understand you may have a long notice period, which can be normal in this sector.
For more information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment and Scientific Recruitment Specialist at Newton Colmore, on 0121 268 2240, or submit an application, and one of our team members at Newton Colmore will contact you.
Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist recruitment company within the Medical Devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Data Science, Healthcare Communications, Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Field Service Engineering sectors.....Read more...
Redline Group have recently been engaged by a leading Engineering company based in Manchester. Due to recent project wins they are now looking to recruit an experienced Electronic Design Engineer to be part of their dynamic design team.
The culture is very collaborative where engineers work together to solve engineering related problems and find the best solutions. As such they are looking for like-minded engineers who can really add value to the team. The company currently operate a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days onsite, 2 from home with everybody in on a Wednesday
The company design and manufacture electronic sensors and components for the global Automation market and they are looking for an Electronic Design Engineer with sound analogue design skills combined with some firmware development using embedded C or C++.
Key responsibilities of the Electronic Design Engineer job:
Design and development of barriers for connection between intrinsically safe circuits and non- intrinsically safe circuits
Circuit design, prototyping, verification and release testing
Specification of the design components and creation of the circuit schematic in CAD
Creation of the Intrinsic Safety and EMC Plans required to meet IS and EMC standards
Verification testing of prototypes and review PCB layouts
Key skills required for the Electronic Design Engineer job:
Excellent understanding of electronic/engineering principles and Analogue and Digital circuit design experience
Knowledge of EMC and functional safety requirements
Op-Amp Circuits, Low power/signal transformers and small signal SMPS knowledge is an advantage
Software programming experience will be beneficial
It would be advantageous if you had any knowledge or experience of process control automation methods and instrumentation or of relevant legislation (ATEX, Low voltage, EMC directives). This role would be perfect for someone with a genuine interest in analogue electronics and a solid understanding of the fundamentals electronic design principles.
This is a great chance for an Electronic Design Engineer to join a successful and stable business with the opportunity to progress their career long term.
My client are in a great location as Manchester is very easily accessible, but they are also on the edge of the Peak District so there is the best of both city and rural life.
To apply for the Electronic Design Engineer job based in Manchester or if you have any questions, please contact Graham Cross on 01582 878849 or gcross@redlinegroup.Com....Read more...
As a Trainee Quantum Engineer, the position will suit someone who is interested in innovative technologies, always seeking new solutions, curious, self-motivated and hardworking. You would ideally also be someone who is comfortable with liaising with other members across the business.
A day in the life of a Trainee Quantum Engineer would look like..
● Meeting your supervisor to discuss priorities for the laboratory
● Working with Research Scientists to identify their requirements and support their lab work
● Maintaining specialised lab equipment, including repairs
● Working alongside fellow engineers, collaborating on projects
● Learning circuit design with Electronics engineers
● Hands-on electronics assembly and installation
● Soldering and mechanical assembly
● Spotting lab errors and mistakes and alerting your supervisor
● Learning Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for circuit boards and mechanical projects
● Writing and maintaining programming codeTraining:BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
x1 study day per week attending LSBU Southwark Campus for Embedded Electronics Systems Design and Development Engineer Apprenticeship (Level 6)Training Outcome:
Permanent position available with vision towards quantum architecture or integrated circuit design engineer
Employer Description:About Us
Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing scale-up based in London founded by internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University with over 40 years’ experience in developing qubits and quantum computing architectures. Bringing together state-of-the-art cryogenic facilities and an outstanding interdisciplinary team, we are developing quantum processors based on industrial-grade silicon chips, with the potential to radically transform computing power in areas such as materials modelling, medicine, artificial intelligence and more.
Our Team
Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the “Top 100 Startups worth watching” in the EE Times, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We’re backed by a team of top-tier investors including Bosch Ventures, Porsche SE, Sony Innovation Fund, Oxford Sciences Innovations, INKEF Capital and Octopus Ventures, and we have so far raised over £62 million in equity and grant funding.
We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology.
Our team of 100+ is based in Oxford and London, with a centre of mass in our Islington lab and office
The Trainee Quantum Engineer will join the Cryogenic Engineering & Lab Development team supervised by Senior Cryogenic Engineer & Laboratory Manager. You will be working with a range of teams across the company (such as the Integrated Circuits Validation Team), where you could be working with vacuum systems, magnet development to integrating electronics with ultra-low temperature cryogenic systems and the development and testing of laboratory electronics.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be an employee at a start-up shaping the future of quantum computing. There are vast opportunities for professional growth and to make an impact within the company.
This opportunity is linked to the Embedded Electronics Systems Design and Development Engineer Apprenticeship (Level 6) provided by LSBU where you will earn a BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree after 4 years.
In the future upon completion of your apprenticeship programme, you will have the opportunity to take on a more senior position in Quantum Motion.
EEO / D&I Statement
Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against any protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.Working Hours :Face to Face Office Role.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm
University Hours differsSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
