Deputy Design Authority

TN United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Design Authority to oversee design authorities of sub-systems for an underwater system. This exciting role involves engaging with complex development projects and contributing to all phases of the lifecycle. You will lead design reviews, support engineers in electronic circuit design, and ensure compliance with safety legislation. If you have a strong background in electronic engineering and are passionate about innovative technology, this opportunity offers a dynamic and flexible working environment that will enhance your career in a forward-thinking company.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Experience in electronic design for volume production.

Responsibilities

• Lead peer and design reviews of electrical and electronic sub-systems.
• Support engineers in detailed electronic circuit design.
• Generate design documentation and technical reports.

Skills

Component-level electronic design

Digital design

Analog design

Design verification for environmental compliance

High power techniques

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

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Deputy Design Authority

Location: Hampshire - Hybrid & Flexible working available

Salary: Up to £60,000

Note: *** Due to the nature of the role and industry, UK SC clearance is required ***

We are seeking a Deputy Design Authority to work within the Electronics division. You will oversee and support the design authorities of sub-systems for an underwater system. The role involves engaging with complex development projects throughout their lifecycle and contributing to all phases.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leading peer and design reviews of electrical and electronic sub-systems.
2. Supporting engineers in detailed electronic circuit design, including component selection, evaluation, simulation, schematic capture, and collaboration with PCB design teams.
3. Assisting in the specification of bespoke procured hardware.
4. Designing verification processes using simulation, analysis, and testing, including support for EMC testing and customer installations.
5. Generating design documentation and technical reports.
6. Interfacing with related disciplines and supporting system integration activities.
7. Applying engineering knowledge and skills to resolve technical issues.
8. Ensuring design compliance with safety legislation and customer requirements.
9. Providing support to other project areas and facilitating peer review activities.

Qualifications and Experience:

You should have a degree or equivalent in Electronic Engineering or a related field, with experience in areas such as:

• Component-level electronic design for volume production.
• Digital design, including processor interfacing, memory, PLD, UARTs, SPI, I2C, Ethernet.
• ADC/DAC techniques.
• Analog design involving op-amps, transistors, control loops, low noise techniques.
• High power techniques.
• Design verification for environmental compliance, including EMC.
• Mechanical design appreciation.
• Design proving, integration, defect resolution, and safety evidence gathering.
• High power/high voltage safety considerations.
• Experience in defense or high safety integrity environments (preferred).