Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence and Security sector, is on the lookout for a dedicated Electronics Engineer to join their innovative team. This permanent position offers the opportunity to significantly contribute to cutting-edge projects within the defence and security industry, ensuring high standards and technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake the development of electronic/electrical hardware design in alignment with quality management systems.
- Ensure outputs meet required standards according to programme objectives, including schedule and budget adherence.
- Provide technical input and guidance to the team and business.
- Support the business in being flexible, agile, innovative, and successful.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Develop high-quality, reliable, and safe electronic designs with relevant documentation according to design and quality standards.
- Collaborate with the Engineering team and other business functions to enhance processes and implement lessons learned.
- Maintain the Engineering review process with a focus on design objectives, including manufacturability, product lifecycle maintenance, safety, and warranty.
- Interpret technical requirements and produce electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and Bills of Material.
- Follow the product lifecycle from compliance to customer or market requirements through to final design review and certification.
- Design technology in accordance with design control procedures, regulations, and directives, prioritising safety and minimal environmental impact.
- Ensure customer-centric decisions that add real value for direct customers and end-users.
- Liaise professionally with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors to establish technical requirements or provide technical support.
- Own your professional development and highlight key opportunities to ensure the growth of both the company and its talent pool.
General Responsibilities:
- Attend meetings with customers, suppliers, and other departments to discuss design requirements and project progress.
- Support the preparation of design reports and technical documentation for equipment certification.
- Promote the selection of materials and processes for efficient and economical manufacture.
- Liaise with all departments to ensure effective design for manufacture and performance.
- Engage with outside suppliers to finalise the selection of processes, materials, costs, and availability.
- Occasional travel within the UK and overseas for engineering tasks.
- Stay aware of current legislation, codes of practice, and standards relevant to the role.
- Maintain knowledge of CE & UKCA regulations and methods of compliance.
- Work within organisational frameworks and report on matters exceeding authority limits.
- Undertake additional tasks as identified by the business within the interests of the company.
- Develop a top-level working knowledge of relevant procedures and MRP systems.
Job Requirements:
- Proven electronic design experience in industry.
- Knowledge of CAD packages, such as Altium.
- Experience using microcontrollers, RS422, RS232, Ethernet, and LVDS.
- Understanding of product safety and compliance.
- Familiarity with product development lifecycle management.
- Solid understanding of root cause and countermeasures (RCCM) techniques.
- Experience in risk mitigation and ALARP.
- Proficient in undertaking design, safety, and process FMEA.
- Ability to write and review comprehensive technical design documentation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
Education & Qualifications:
- Degree in Electronics Engineering.
- Working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
If you are an experienced Electronics Engineer who excels in electrical design and is eager to make a significant impact in the Defence and Security sector, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's dynamic team.