Senior Electronics Engineer Contract

Drumgrange Ltd; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence industry leader seeks a Senior Electronics Engineer based in Chertsey to transform system requirements into innovative design solutions. Responsibilities include circuit design, compliance with standards, and project support. Candidates should have experience in product design and hold a relevant degree. UK Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in all aspects of electronics product design.
• Current UK Security Clearance.
• Previous experience working with MoD customers.

Responsibilities

• Design electronic circuits and systems.
• Ensure compliance with MoD and European standards.
• Prepare documentation and drawings for development.

Skills

Design and development of digital and analogue circuits

Electronic product design including compliance

Using schematic tools such as Orcad

Ability to work with stakeholders

Ability to multi-task and prioritise

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join our dynamic team of skilled design engineers, where innovation meets excellence in supplying top-tier products and systems to the Defence Industry. As an experienced Senior Electronics Engineer, you'll be at the forefront, transforming system requirements into cutting-edge design solutions. Your expertise will drive successful customer acceptance, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Reporting to: Hardware Lead

Location: Drumgrange Chertsey (office based)

Responsibilities

• Electronic design of PCBs and systems
• Consider design for manufacture and test, to ensure smooth transition to production
• Systems integration including fault finding
• Participate in project reviews and support presentations at relevant Design Review Meetings
• Work with external test houses to demonstrate equipment complies with MoD and European standards, including CE/UKCA marking
• Comply with all health and safety requirements and safe practices and procedures operated by the company
• Prepare high-quality documentation and drawings associated with the development lifecycle (e.g. Bill of Materials, schematics and Change Notes), and configuration in accordance with company procedures
• Assist and liaise with the project team on electronic aspects of products and systems

Requirements

• Ability to design, develop and review digital and analogue circuits (from concept to final product)
• Undertake design activities at both the equipment and system levels
• Meeting technical requirements through all phases of design, integration and leading to customer acceptance
• Experience in all aspects of electronics product design including legislative compliance e.g. UKCA/CE, EMC, RoHS, Safety etc.
• Experience of using schematic tools such as Orcad
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload with a hands-on approach
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to develop solutions
• Degree educated or equivalent qualification
• Current UK Security Clearance
• Previous experience working with MoD customers & equipment test standards, preferably within the field of Sonar
• This role is office based at Drumgrange Chertsey

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract