Electronics Engineers Senior

Tekever Corporation; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UAS development company in Bristol is seeking versatile Electronics Engineers to join the team. The role involves PCB design, system integration, and prototyping, requiring a degree in Electronic Engineering. Candidates should be comfortable with hands-on work and possess knowledge of power electronics and communication protocols. The position suits both graduates and seasoned engineers. Offering a dynamic environment, the role is ideal for those passionate about electronic systems and development.

Benefits

Excellent work environment

Salary based on experience

Qualifications

• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout software.
• Understanding of power electronics and digital communication protocols.
• Must be eligible for SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout multi-layer PCBs.
• Specify aircraft wiring looms and ensure signal integrity.
• Work closely with manufacturing to build prototypes.
• Develop electronics interfacing with flight computer.

Skills

PCB design and layout

System integration

Prototyping

Testing and validation

Hands-on soldering skills

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering or related field

Tools

Schematic capture software

Job description

Mission

We are looking for versatile Electronics Engineers to join our rapidly growing UAS development team. This is a "full-spectrum" role where you will see your designs move from a blank sheet to rapid prototyping and finally into the air.

Whether you are a Graduate eager to learn PCB layout and harness design, or a Principal Engineer capable of architecting complex mission systems and leading internal manufacturing standards, we have a place for you. You will be responsible for the "nervous system" of our aircraft: from power distribution to on-board mission systems and motor controllers to high-speed data interfaces for advanced payloads.

Responsibilities

• PCB Design & Layout: Design, capture, and layout multi-layer PCBs for power management, signal conditioning, and sensor interfacing.
• System Integration: Design and specify complex aircraft wiring looms and interconnects, ensuring signal integrity and robust EMI/EMC performance.
• Prototyping & Build: Work closely with our in-house manufacturing team to assemble, solder, and bring up initial prototype hardware.
• Payload Integration: Develop bespoke electronics to interface novel sensors and mission systems with the aircraft’s main flight computer.
• Testing & Validation: Conduct rigorous bench testing, thermal analysis, and environmental stress testing to ensure hardware reliability in flight.
• Lifecycle Management: Define design standards, manage component obsolescence, and mentor junior engineers in "Design for Manufacture" (DfM) principles.

Profile and Requirements

• Education: Degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout software.
• Hands-on Ability: Comfortable with soldering, using oscilloscopes, and basic mechanical assembly of electronics enclosures.
• Domain Knowledge: Understanding of power electronics (batteries, ESCs, BLDC motors) and/or digital communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet).
• Seniority Levels:
  • Graduate/Junior: Strong academic projects or personal "maker" portfolio (e.g., drones, robotics).
  • Senior/Principal: 8-12+ years of experience with a track record of delivering flight-critical or ruggedized hardware.
• Security: Must be eligible for SC Clearance.
• The "Maker" Mindset: A genuine passion for building things. You enjoy the process of seeing a design come to life in the lab.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to hardware development, ensuring high standards and quality assurance.
• Versatility: Ability to operate effectively across diverse electrical domains, ranging from high-power systems to high-precision, low-power signal processing.
• Adaptability: A proactive desire to embrace new processes and drive continuous improvement in engineering methods.
• Agility: Comfortable leading in a fast-paced development environment where requirements and threats can evolve rapidly.

What we have to offer you

• An excellent work environment and an opportunity to make a difference.
• Salary compatible with the level of proven experience.

Do you want to know more about us?

Visit our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever/