Senior Electronics Design Engineer

Job Overview

We’re hiring a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to support complex embedded and hardware systems within high-integrity defence programmes. You’ll be working on challenging, long-lifecycle projects involving critical electronic designs, simulation, and integration in marine defence environments. You’ll be responsible for the full development lifecycle, from schematic capture to PCB layout and system validation, working closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable and compliant designs.

• Design analog, digital, and mixed‑signal circuits.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer.
• Simulate circuits using LTspice for performance and compliance analysis.
• Integrate Microchip microcontrollers and support FPGA‑based solutions.
• Validate and debug boards at prototype and system level.
• Perform EMC testing.
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical, and layout engineers.
• Document designs and participate in peer reviews.

• 10+ years of experience in electronics design or embedded hardware engineering.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer and LTspice.
• Experience with Microchip microcontrollers and FPGA development.
• Background in high‑integrity environments such as defence, aerospace, or marine.
• Understanding of mission‑critical hardware development standards.
• Eligible for SC clearance – UKEO SC or prior defence projects preferred.

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style.
• Chance to work on exciting engineering projects with premium customers.
• Diversity of engineering projects and industries.
• Competitive salary.
• Private medical insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and other benefits.
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team building.
• Flexible working arrangements (role dependent).

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