We are seeking an experienced Senior Electronics Engineer to join our growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, supporting the full development lifecycle from design to testing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both analogue and digital electronics and experience in designing complex systems. This position requires sole UK nationals due to security clearance requirements.
Benefits:
Competitive Pay & Bonus – Salary subject to negotiation plus 5% annual bonus.
Flexible & Hybrid Working – Two days onsite, flexible hours, TOIL, and 9-day working fortnight (optional).
Career Growth & Leadership Development – Access to training programmes, leadership development and mentorship opportunities with good progression opportunities.
Comprehensive Benefits – 25 days holiday (buy/sell option), private healthcare, life cover (4x salary), and retail discounts.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirement Analysis & Decomposition – Interpret system requirements and break them down into hardware specifications.
Electronics & Firmware Development – Design, develop, and review electronic circuits and firmware across full system, sub-system, and board-level designs.
Technical Oversight – Ensure the technical solution aligns with customer, legislative, and business requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Project Leadership – Act as Project Engineering Lead or Work Package Manager, overseeing engineering activities and ensuring successful project execution.
Testing & Integration – Oversee initial test and integration, including formal testing to validate design performance.
Documentation & Compliance – Produce and approve technical documentation such as management plans, design documents, and test specifications while ensuring adherence to industry standards.
Mentoring & Team Support – Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, supporting their development within the team.
Stakeholder Engagement – Liaise with customers, suppliers, and cross-disciplinary teams (mechanical, software, systems, and project management) to resolve issues and ensure smooth project progress.
Requirements:
Extensive Experience in Electronics/Firmware Engineering – Proven track record across the full project lifecycle, from design and development to testing and in-service support.
Background in Analogue and Digital Electronics Design – Hands-on experience with circuit design, schematic development, and PCB layout – with ECAD experience.
Project Delivery Experience – Ability to deliver reliable solutions on time and within budget, preferably in a fixed-price contract environment.
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration – Comfortable working with Project Management, Systems, Mechanical, and Software Engineering teams to resolve issues and drive project success.
Relevant Technical Expertise – Knowledge of EMC, electrical safety, signal integrity, power electronics, RF, sonar, or high-speed digital design, along with experience in prototyping, testing, and verification.
Security Clearance Eligibility – Must be capable of obtaining SC clearance and be a sole UK national due to security requirements
How to apply: To apply for this excellent opportunity, please send your CV or contact Rob Hutchings at 02392 314679.
