Senior Electronics Engineer

Belcan, LLC; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Cheltenham is seeking a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to lead projects across complex control systems and ensure delivery excellence. This role includes hands-on design responsibilities and full project ownership. Candidates must have a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and strong experience in both electronic design and project management. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing engineering projects from inception to delivery.
• Ability to produce high-quality electrical design work.
• Experience in customer communication and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of project quotes, estimates, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage customer technical and commercial issues.
• Oversee full engineering lifecycle using the tollgate process.
• Coordinate engineering resources across multiple projects.
• Identify and escalate project risks when appropriate.

Skills

Electronic engineering capability

Mechanical systems understanding

Engineering drawings documentation

Accurate estimation skills

Excellent communication skills

CAD capability (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)

LabVIEW, Visual Basic, C++ experience

Multitasking and project management

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Several years of engineering experience

Project management experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

Visual Basic

C++

Job description

Senior Electronics Design Engineer

Location: Cheltenham
Employment Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Electronics Design Engineer looking to step into a senior-level role with full project ownership? We are looking for a talented engineer to join our team and lead the delivery of complex industrial control systems, system test facilities, Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), cable test solutions, electro‑mechanical systems, and automated process control equipment.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a technically diverse environment and enjoys seeing projects through from concept to completion.

About the Role

As a Senior Electronics Design Engineer, you will manage both small and large-scale engineering projects, overseeing everything from quotation and planning to design, delivery, and customer support. You will work closely with customers to understand their needs, provide technical leadership, and ensure successful delivery through Belcan's tollgate engineering process.

This role blends hands-on electronics design with project leadership, offering a varied and rewarding workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of project quotes, estimates, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage customer technical and commercial issues, escalating to senior management where needed.
• Oversee the full engineering lifecycle using the tollgate process.
• Produce high-quality electrical/electronic design work as required.
• Lead design review meetings and coordinate engineering resources across multiple projects.
• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, providing regular status updates.
• Identify project risks and escalate when appropriate.
• Prepare quality control, testing, manufacturing, and documentation packages for complex systems.

Skills & Expertise Required

• Strong electronic engineering capability, with the ability to design PCBs and test circuits from first principles.
• Good understanding of mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in producing engineering drawings and documentation for complex assemblies.
• Accurate estimation skills for engineering tasks and project scopes.
• Excellent communication skills across customers, colleagues, and suppliers.
• CAD capability - ideally AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Software experience beneficial: LabVIEW, Visual Basic, C++.
• Ability to multitask and manage several projects simultaneously.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Several years\' experience in a professional engineering environment.
• Demonstrable project management experience.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a highly skilled engineering team, working on technically challenging and diverse projects that make a real impact. If you enjoy variety, problem‑solving, customer interaction, and end‑to‑end ownership, this role offers the perfect blend.

About Us

Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a trusted name in technical services and engineering consultancy. Our work spans aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cyber security-delivering innovation and excellence across industries.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.