Senior Electronics Technologist

We operate at the forefront of advanced and highly sensitive technologies, designing and delivering bespoke electronic and IT solutions that support specialist operations in complex, real-world environments.

You will act as the technical design authority for electronic systems, providing hands-on leadership, mentoring, and strategic direction to a team of experienced engineers. You will identify design issues early, guide teams toward robust solutions, and ensure all designs meet demanding operational requirements.

A key aspect of the role is shaping the future technical direction of the electronics capability. This includes researching emerging technologies, evaluating modern components and techniques, and running proof-of-concept activities to demonstrate their suitability.

• Providing day-to-day technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to an electronics development team

• Acting as technical authority for electronic designs, ensuring quality, reliability and fitness for purpose

• Leading and conducting formal electronic design reviews

• Translating user requirements into robust technical solutions

• Setting strategic technical direction and maintaining awareness of emerging technologies

• Working closely with suppliers, manufacturers and academic partners

• Maintaining delivery momentum to meet operational deadlines

• Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or a related engineering discipline
  OR

• Postgraduate qualification (MEng or PhD) in an electronic engineering discipline

• PhD in RF Engineering

• Chartered Engineer (CEng)

You must be able to demonstrate:

• At least 12 years' electronics design experience

• Technical leadership of an electronics systems development team with multi-disciplinary skills

• Day-to-day technical oversight, mentoring and guidance of engineers

• RF design and analysis

• FPGA design (VHDL, simulation and hardware design)

• Schematic capture and multi-layer PCB design

• Miniaturisation and design for manufacture

• Real-time embedded systems (hardware and software design using
  
  C)

• Audio and communications systems

• Mechanical design and 3D modelling

This role requires access to highly sensitive material. Successful applicants must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance and meet nationality requirements.

• 28 days' annual leave, rising to 33 days after 5 years (plus bank holidays)

• Ver generous employer pension contribution