Are you an Electronic Service & Repair Engineer with hands-on electronics repair, calibration and diagnostic experience?
My client, based in Kent, is looking for an Electronic Service & Repair Engineer to join their growing service team. They are a specialist in advanced imaging and sensing solutions, designing and manufacturing thermal imaging, infrared camera and sensor systems used across defence, security, industrial inspection and public safety applications.
The role is site-based, with occasional travel, in Kent and will involve working as part of a collaborative service organisation responsible for the evaluation, failure diagnosis, repair, calibration and adjustment of thermal imaging products and systems.
Responsibilities for the Electronic Service & Repair Engineer based in Kent:
Evaluate, diagnose, repair, calibrate and adjust thermal imaging products, infrared cameras and associated sensor systems.
Use knowledge of electronic theory, thermography and optics to complete daily service, fault-finding and technical support activities.
Work closely with Customer Service, the Service Manager and wider technical teams, providing timely updates and clear progress reports.
Engage with customers where needed to explain complex technical issues, service findings and proposed repair solutions.
Operate hand tools and electronic test equipment to support product evaluation, repair, calibration and verification.
Perform software and firmware updates on camera products, using computer systems and embedded programming knowledge where appropriate.
Skills and requirements for the Electronic Service & Repair Engineer based in Kent:
Qualification in electronics, engineering or equivalent practical experience.
Hands-on experience in electronics repair, assembly, service or calibration.
Ability to operate electronic test equipment and confidently navigate computer operating systems.
Understanding of metrology principles, calibration processes and laboratory operations.
Experience with thermography, optics, SAP PR1, Oracle ticketing systems, embedded programming or camera products would be beneficial.
Able to work at a bench and from a standing position, with the ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 lbs from time to time.
Eligibility to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control licence where required.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the Electronic Service & Repair Engineer based in Kent to join an innovative technology business offering technical challenge, professional development and the chance to work on advanced imaging and sensing products.
To apply for the Service Engineer role, please send your CV to KGraveney@redlinegroup.Com or call on 01582878817
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Long-term opportunity for a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer – Solidworks to support a well-known and well-respected market leader in high-tech electronics at their offices in Northamptonshire.
This role has an indicative OUTSIDE IR35 determination therefore we can accept candidates who would like to operate through their own PSC.
Our customer has a long-standing presence in high-performance electronics, with products designed and developed in the UK and sold around the world. They serve a range of industries including highly regulated, industrial and commercial. As a result of major project wins combined with unprecedented demand, they are seeking a range of professional contractors.
Working in an experienced design team, you will provide support to a project enabling its transition into full production. The role offers flexibility to work on a hybrid basis.
Key Skills required – Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Solidworks, Northamptonshire:
- Strong experience of using Solidworks for 3D design
- Experience of CFD/thermal analysis principles
- Experience of working in highly regulated industries such as aerospace/defence/military
- A background of designing ruggedized enclosures for electronics, using a variety of materials such as metals, plastics etc.
- Familiarity with Vita standards is of particular interest, however not essential to be considered.
This role will require a minimum of BPSS security clearance.
For more information or to apply for the Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Solidworks opportunity in Northamptonshire, please contact Maddie Ramsden – Mramsden@Redlinegroup.Com / DDi: 01582 878815 / Mob: 07940 254185 quoting reference MMR1008....Read more...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Systems Engineering Team Lead to join a growing space organisation developing complex spacecraft and advanced space systems.
This is a senior technical leadership position combining systems engineering, technical delivery and people management. You will lead a team of systems engineers while remaining closely involved in the development and maturation of complex space systems, from early architecture and mission definition through to integration, verification and delivery.
Working closely with project managers, customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will help shape technical solutions, lead system-level trade-offs and ensure projects remain aligned with performance, cost and schedule requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of approximately 68 systems engineers, supporting their development, workload and performance.
- Define mission concepts, system requirements, technical objectives and development profiles based on customer and stakeholder needs.
- Lead system-level architecture development and technical trade-off studies.
- Identify key technical drivers relating to system performance, risk, cost and schedule.
- Lead technical discussions and present trade-off analyses to engineering and project stakeholders.
- Manage requirements, design baselines and configuration/change management throughout the system lifecycle.
- Work closely with project managers, engineering leadership, customers and suppliers to achieve consensus on complex technical issues.
- Coordinate technical deliverables, risk mitigation activities and engineering priorities across multidisciplinary teams.
- Identify technical and resource requirements across current and future projects.
- Support recruitment, interviewing and onboarding of new systems engineering team members.
- Identify skills gaps and develop plans to support the professional development of engineers.
- Review and provide technical oversight of engineering outputs.
- Support the team with hands-on systems engineering activities where required.
About You
We are looking for an experienced systems engineer with a strong background in space or similarly complex engineering environments, who is ready to take the next step into a technical team leadership position.
You should have:
- 5+ years' experience in space systems engineering or a similarly complex engineering environment.
- A good understanding of the key subsystems and functions involved in a typical satellite mission.
- Strong experience with systems requirements definition, derivation and management.
- Experience with system validation, verification and delivery.
- The ability to conduct complex technical and programme-level trade-offs.
- Experience managing technical risk, scope, budget and schedule constraints.
- Confidence working with engineering simulations and outputs from aerospace engineering tools.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical subjects to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- The ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Desirable Experience
- 2+ years' experience managing or leading systems engineers.
- 8+ years' experience in space systems engineering or similarly complex systems.
- Broader knowledge of spacecraft engineering disciplines such as mechanical, thermal, mechanisms or GNC.
- Experience with satellite Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT).
- Experience supporting spacecraft or mission operations.
- Experience working on ESA or other institutional space programmes.
- Experience working across the full spacecraft development lifecycle.
Whats on Offer
- Hybrid working with flexible arrangements around core hours.
- Optional 9/75 working pattern.
- 25 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus public holidays.
- Private healthcare.
- Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Access to modern engineering and cleanroom facilities.
- Collaborative, international and technically driven working environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineer or Senior/Lead Systems Engineer looking to combine hands-on technical engineering with team leadership and strategic responsibility. You will have the opportunity to influence system architecture, develop engineering capability and lead a talented team working on technically challenging space missions from concept through to delivery.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sustaining Hardware Engineer to join a growing technology organisation developing and manufacturing high-performance embedded computing solutions for the defence, aerospace, telecommunications and other high-reliability industries.
The company has been delivering high-end computer systems and associated hardware for over four decades and continues to experience strong year-on-year growth. With continued investment in new product development, existing product lifecycles and engineering facilities, the business is expanding its Sustaining Engineering team.
This is a technically varied role focused on maintaining, improving and extending the lifecycle of complex electronic products already in production. The successful candidate will work across high-speed digital electronics, microprocessors, complex PCBs, memory, Ethernet and computer architectures, supporting component obsolescence, customer-specific modifications, troubleshooting and design verification.
This role would suit a technically strong hardware or electronics engineer with experience in high-speed digital circuit design who enjoys solving complex technical problems and working across multiple areas of electronic engineering. Defence experience is beneficial but not essential, with candidates from sectors such as medical, automotive and other high-reliability electronics environments also considered.
Main Responsibilities of the Sustaining Hardware Engineer (Colchester):
Support and maintain existing high-end computer systems and associated electronic hardware
Manage component obsolescence and identify suitable replacement or equivalent components
Develop re-spins and modifications to legacy products to extend their operational lifecycle
Investigate and resolve faults and technical issues within existing hardware designs
Carry out small-scale hardware and schematic modifications to existing products
Support customer-specific product modifications and customisation requirements
Identify technical requirements and ensure appropriate analysis and development activities are completed
Work closely with the CAD team on PCB layout and verify completed designs
Conduct schematic and PCB design reviews
Perform design verification and testing following hardware modifications
Use laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, analysers and thermal chambers
Support products through testing and verification to ensure reliability and performance
Report technical issues, development activity and project progress
Prepare and submit technical work for review as part of obsolescence management activities
Work collaboratively with design engineering, technical support and other internal teams
Provide technical input and feedback to improve engineering processes and methodologies
Requirements of the Sustaining Hardware Engineer (Colchester):
Strong experience in high-speed digital circuit design
Experience working with complex electronic systems and PCBs
Strong debugging and fault-finding skills
Experience modifying and troubleshooting existing hardware designs
Ability to understand and work from complex schematics
Experience with design verification and electronic testing
Comfortable working with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes and analysers
Ability to work collaboratively across engineering and technical teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous
Experience within one or more of the following technology areas would be highly advantageous:
High-Speed Digital Electronics
Microprocessor-Based Systems
PC Motherboard Architecture
High-Speed Signalling
High-Speed Ethernet
Complex Memory / DDR4
PCI Express
FPGA / Programmable Logic
Intel or ARM Chipsets
Complex PCB Design
Embedded Systems
Component Obsolescence
Design Verification & Testing
Electronic Debugging
Desirable:
Experience working with PC motherboard architecture and 64-bit microprocessors
Experience with PCI Express, Ethernet or DDR4 memory technologies
Experience with programmable logic devices or FPGA technology
Knowledge or appreciation of embedded software
Experience with Intel or ARM chipsets
Experience managing component obsolescence and product lifecycle extensions
Experience modifying existing hardware designs and supporting customer-specific requirements
Experience within defence, aerospace, telecommunications, medical or automotive electronics
Experience working with technically complex, high-reliability electronic products
To apply for this Sustaining Hardware Engineer opportunity, please send your please send your CV to Kishan Chandarana at Redline Group:
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