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Graduate Electronics Engineer

Parkside Office Professional
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0AE, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Graduate Engineer (Electronics) located in Chertsey, Surrey, with a hybrid work style.
  • Candidates must hold a single UK nationality and have at least 5 years of work experience in the UK.
  • A relevant Level 6 NVQ or Honours Degree in Engineering, along with a Level 3 qualification in Mathematics and Science, is required.
  • The role involves designing electronic solutions for the Defence Industry and adhering to compliance and safety standards, with a salary of £35,000 to £45,000 per year.
  • Benefits include career development, paid overtime, flexible working, and a pension scheme with a total contribution of 14%.
Graduate Engineer (Electronics)Location: Chertsey, SurreyWork Style: HybridCandidate Requirements
  • Hold single UK nationality
  • Have worked in the UK for 5+ years
Qualifications & Experience
  • A strong interest in engineering, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and grow in an engineering career.
  • A relevant Engineering Qualification at Level 6 NVQ or an Honours Degree.
  • A Level 3 qualification (NVQ 3, Advanced Apprenticeship, or AS/A Level) in Mathematics and Science (Physics).
Job Purpose A Graduate Electronics Engineer will work within a team of skilled design engineers to deliver high-quality products and systems for the Defence Industry. The successful candidate will translate design specifications into innovative electronic solutions, ensuring successful project completion within budget and time constraints.Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop electronic solutions to meet specified requirements.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to develop successful solutions.
  • Ensure smooth transition to production by considering design for manufacture and testing.
  • Conduct design proving activities, including fault finding.
  • Work with external test houses to demonstrate compliance with MoD and European standards, including CE/UKCA marking.
  • Adhere to health and safety requirements and company procedures.
  • Prepare and maintain high-quality documentation, including Bills of Materials, schematics, and Change Notes.
  • Provide occasional offsite support for product installation and maintenance.
Essential Skills & Competencies
  • Electronics design expertise in both analogue and digital techniques, including:
    • Low-noise power supply and distribution circuitry
    • Analogue signal conditioning
    • Data acquisition topologies
    • Digital interfacing and control within an FPGA environment
    • Design for EMC compliance
  • Experience with all aspects of electronics product design, including:
    • Implementing designs from specifications
    • Producing circuit designs for external artwork and subcontract manufacture
    • Circuit-level design validation and verification
    • Awareness of compliance and qualification requirements (UKCA/EC, EMC, Environmental, RoHS, Safety, etc.)
    • Understanding of formal acceptance processes
  • Proficiency in ECAD tools for circuit and PCB design (Cadence OrCAD desirable).
  • Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills at the component level.
  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop solutions.
Desirable Skills
  • Experience using test equipment for evaluation and design validation, including digital oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, function generators, PAT testers, digital multimeters, and power supplies.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritise workload with a hands-on approach.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Full UK driving licence.
Security Clearance
  • The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance is essential.
Benefits & Rewards
  • Career Development
  • Paid Overtime or TOIL
  • Flexible Working
  • Role-Specific Allowances
  • Holiday Entitlement: 24 days per year, plus public holidays. A Christmas closedown occurs from December 24th to January 2nd, utilising annual leave.
  • Pension Scheme: 14% total contribution (7% employer-matched with 7% employee contribution).
  • Private Medical Care
  • Training & Upskilling
  • Monthly Payment Schemes

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