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Electronics Engineer

Matchtech
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Poole, Dorset BH15 1LZ, England

Salary

£45,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a leading entity in the Defence and Security sector, is seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer for a permanent position.
  • The role involves developing high-quality electronic designs, ensuring compliance with quality management systems, and providing technical guidance to the team.
  • Candidates should have proven electronic design experience, a degree in Electronics Engineering, and be working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 to £55,000 per year and requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the industry.
  • This opportunity provides a chance to contribute to innovative projects while promoting customer-centric solutions and professional growth.


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.

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