Senior Electromagnetics Engineer – R&D Lead

BPX Electromechanical Company Ltd.; Staplehurst; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Staplehurst is seeking a Senior Physicist / Senior Electromagnetics Engineer. This role involves leading R&D projects, managing teams, and providing technical consultancy in electromagnetism. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent, with a minimum of 7 years of industrial experience and strong skills in data analysis and project leadership. The company fosters a collaborative environment and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant industrial experience, including team or project leadership.
• Demonstrable ability to manage technical teams and complex R&D projects.
• Experience in laboratory prototyping/testing and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of internal and collaborative R&D projects.
• Identify and pursue funding sources, including writing grant proposals.
• Provide high-level technical consultancy to customers and project partners.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Programming

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Education

PhD/Master's/Bachelor's degree in Physics/Electronic Engineering (2:1 or above)

Tools

ANSYS

Maxwell 3D

Python

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Staplehurst is seeking a Senior Physicist / Senior Electromagnetics Engineer. This role involves leading R&D projects, managing teams, and providing technical consultancy in electromagnetism. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent, with a minimum of 7 years of industrial experience and strong skills in data analysis and project leadership. The company fosters a collaborative environment and is committed to diversity and inclusion.