Principal Electronics Engineer

Location:West London

Are you an experienced Electronics Engineer looking to make a real impact? Join a market leader in Defence, working on cutting-edge, one of a kind products where you'll see projects from concept to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret system requirements, decompose them into hardware specifications, and ensure clear flow-down.
Develop and review electronics and firmware designs, covering system, subsystem, and individual board levels.
Deliver technical solutions aligned with customer, regulatory, and business requirements.
Oversee technical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Support team planning and estimation during project kick-offs.
Serve as Project Engineering Lead (PEL) or Work Package Manager (WPM) for one or more projects.
Address and resolve qualification, certification, and safety challenges.
Create and maintain technical project documentation, such as management plans, design specifications, and test procedures.
Mentor junior engineers, fostering skill development and growth.
Collaborate with customers and suppliers to achieve project goals.
Lead initial test phases, integration efforts, and formal acceptance testing.

Role Requirements

Extensive lifecycle experience in electronics/firmware engineering, from bids to in-service support, preferably in the defense sector.
Proven expertise in designing complex, multi-disciplinary systems and resolving associated challenges.
Successful track record of delivering reliable solutions on time and budget under fixed-price contracts.
Strong stakeholder management skills, working with project managers, systems, mechanical, and software engineers.
Degree (or equivalent) in engineering discipline.
Broad technical exposure, including:
Analogue and digital electronics.
EMC, electrical safety, and signal integrity design.
Prototyping, testing, and verification at various levels.
Component selection with attention to obsolescence and environmental regulations (REACH, RoHS).
Familiarity with PMRP, ECAD tools, and standard office/engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, ERPs, configuration management).

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Early Friday finishes, time-off-in-lieu, and annual bonuses.
Holiday buy/sell and Christmas shutdown.
Comprehensive pension plans starting at 5% employer contributions.
Health, dental, and critical illness plans.
Discounts, life insurance, and a reward hub

MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO OBTAIN SC CLEARANCE.