Senior Electronics Engineer

Expleo Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Electronics Engineer to contribute to advanced electro-optical defense platforms. The successful candidate will design complex electronic circuits and work collaboratively in a hybrid setting across locations in Reading or Glasgow. This role requires strong electronic design experience and proficiency in relevant tools, with an emphasis on military electronics.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Access to ExpleoAcademy for skill development

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in electronic design throughout the lifecycle.
• Experience with electronic product development and formal environment.
• Experience with board bring-up, debug, and EMC testing.

Responsibilities

• Design complex electronic circuit assemblies from concept to integration.
• Lead discussions with multidisciplinary teams for optimal solutions.
• Collaborate on product compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Mentor junior team members and oversee improvements.
• Generate electronics specifications and development plans.
• Generate estimates for bid processes and present engineering solutions.
• Monitor project progress against cost and performance metrics.

Skills

Schematic capture packages (Cadence, Mentor Graphics)

Sub-system requirements/procurement specs

Engineering process for military electronics

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering or related discipline

HNC/HND with significant experience

Job description

Overview

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Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations. We are seeking experienced skilled Electronics Engineers to work with our client, hybrid attendance at either Reading or Glasgow. In this role the successful candidate will apply their skills and experience to developing state-of-the-art solutions for some of the most technically advanced electro-optical defence and security platforms in the world.

The role covers all aspects of the product lifecycle, from requirements through specification, concept studies, design and development, integration, validation and qualification. This is an opportunity for an experienced electronics engineer to build on their existing technical skills, widen their systems understanding and develop their career.

We are looking for an energetic and driven individual with broad expertise, however of particular interest would be candidates with defence or aerospace electronics experience. This role represents a great opportunity to work with a blue-chip client, contributing to the security of the UK and our allies. Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Undertake design of complex electronic circuit assemblies or architectures, from concept through to system integration & qualification
• Lead discussions with a multi-disciplinary team (systems, mechanical, software, safety, etc) to develop an optimum solution
• Work collaboratively with the project team to ensure products meet all their requirements and comply with regulatory safety and environmental standards
• Contribute to the development of the wider electronics team, including mentoring junior members of staff, overseeing the implementation of improvements and reviewing the work of peers
• Generate electronics specifications, architectures, and development or verification plans
• Support the bid process through generation of estimates and consultancy on electronic solutions
• Present robust engineering solutions at design reviews
• Monitor progress of work against cost, schedule and performance

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Electronics Engineering or closely related discipline.
• A lower qualification would be acceptable for example HNC/HND should the candidate be able to demonstrate significant demonstrable relevant experience in lieu

Essential Skills

• Proficient in the use of schematic capture packages (Cadence, Mentor Graphics or similar)
• Proficient in the generation of sub-system requirements/procurement specs
• General understanding of engineering process and design lifecycles applicable for the development of high reliability military electronics

Experience

• Strong demonstrated experience of electronic design throughout the design lifecycle
• Development of electronic products in a formal environment
• Experience testing at circuit board and system level (e.g. board bring-up and debug, EMC testing)

What Do I Need Before I Apply

• UK sole National
• BPSS Cleared
• Holds or able to obtain SC
• Ability/willingness to work minimum 3 days per week at the client site in Reading or Glasgow

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible; Communicating and promoting vacancies; Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job; Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required; Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.