Electronic Design Engineer

Syos Aerospace; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering autonomous vehicle company in Fareham is seeking an experienced Electronic Design Engineer. In this role, you will design and develop critical electronic systems for utilitarian vehicles, collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electronics Engineering with over 3 years of experience, and is skilled in schematic capture, PCB design, and embedded systems. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience in electronics design and development.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed schematics and multi-layer PCB layouts.
• Design and implement digital circuitry for vehicle subsystems.
• Participate in assembly and debugging of electronic prototypes.
• Design interfaces for communication protocols.
• Collaborate with software teams for integration.
• Create design documentation and test plans.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Digital electronics design

Electronics assembly

Fault-finding

Debugging

Communication protocols

Microcontroller programming

Sensor integration

DFM principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or related field

Tools

Eagle

Altium Designer

KiCad

Fusion 360

Job description

Overview

Electronic Design Engineer role at SYOS Aerospace.

SYOS is a pioneering company focused on developing industry leading utilitarian autonomous vehicles across air, land and sea. SYOS family of utilitarian vehicles are all powered with SYOS’ control system with various advanced computer vision, swarming and communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Schematic Capture & PCB Design: Develop detailed schematics and perform multi-layer Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layouts for critical onboard electronic systems.
• Digital Design: Design and implement digital circuitry for various vehicle subsystems.
• Electronics Assembly & Debugging: Participate in the assembly of electronic prototypes and conduct fault-finding and debugging to ensure system functionality.
• Communication Interfaces: Design and integrate interfaces including Ethernet, I2C, MIPI CSI2, and other serial communication protocols.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, particularly software, to ensure hardware-software integration and system optimization.
• Problem Solving: Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex electronic design and integration challenges.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive design documentation, test plans, and assembly procedures.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of proven professional experience in electronics design and development.

Core & Desirable Skills

• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g. Eagle, Altium Designer, KiCad, Fusion 360, etc.).
• Experience with multi-layer PCB design.
• Strong understanding of digital electronics design principles.
• Hands-on experience with electronics assembly, testing, fault-finding, and debugging.
• Knowledge of common interfaces such as Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART.
• Experience with Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles.
• Knowledge of high-power electronics, 3-phase motors, and motor drivers.
• Experience with sensor and camera integration.
• Understanding of mixed-signal circuit design.
• Experience with microcontroller programming (C/C++, Assembly, Python).
• Familiarity with development boards like Arduino or Raspberry Pi.
• Experience with FPGAs and Hardware Description Languages (VHDL or Verilog).

What We Offer

• A dynamic and fast-paced environment working on state-of-the-art UxV technology.
• Opportunities for career growth in a high-tech, innovative team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Continuous learning opportunities.

How To Apply

If you are an experienced Electronics Design Engineer with a passion for innovation and a desire to contribute to the future of autonomous systems, we encourage you to apply.

Location

This position is based at our production facility in Fareham, UK with hybrid options available.

Security Requirement

To be eligible for this role, you must be able to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This includes confirming your identity, legal right to work in the UK, recent employment history, and criminal record (unspent convictions only).

Unfortunately, we’re unable to consider applicants who cannot meet these requirements and are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Please note: We kindly ask that recruiters and recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this role. Thank you!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

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