Electronic and Electrical Engineer - Hertfordshire

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment agency seeks an Electronic and Electrical Support Engineer to work on advanced Space and Defence projects. This fully onsite role requires a degree in engineering and strong industrial experience in the Space and Defence sectors. The successful candidate will support systems integration, design, and provide technical documentation while ensuring compliance and certification for system use.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, preferably electrical or electronics systems.
• Strong industrial experience related to Space and Defence sectors.

Responsibilities

• Design and specification support for systems such as Electronic Propulsion.
• Producing technical documentation like design reports and user manuals.
• Ensuring validation and certification for system use.

Skills

Problem Solving

Hands-on Engineering

Customer-facing Experience

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Electronic and Electrical Support Engineer (Permanent)

Hertfordshire Area | Attractive Space and Defence Sector

An Electronic and Electrical Support Engineer is required within an Advanced Space and Defence Services Organisation. This role involves working on technical Space and Defence projects and shaping the future of Space and Defence Engineering.

The Electronic and Electrical Support Engineer will facilitate Space and Defence engineering activities, requiring experience with Systems Assembly, Systems Integration, and System Testing. You will work alongside subject matter experts in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment.

This is a fully onsite role with no hybrid working due to the nature of the Space & Defence products/platforms involved.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and specification support for systems such as Electronic Propulsion, Radio Frequency, and Central Systems.
2. Aligning designs with requirement engineering processes, including traceability and compliance matrices, considering customer requirements.
3. Reviewing supplier documentation and generating RID during tender phases and formal reviews.
4. Supporting major customer review processes.
5. Producing technical documentation such as design reports, user manuals, and test procedures.
6. Overseeing manufacturing processes for platform systems, including procurement, managing, and prioritizing production activities.
7. Ensuring validation and certification for system use.
8. Providing first-level support for the Systems facility, including hardware commissioning, procedure development, and training.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Degree in engineering, preferably with an electrical or electronics systems background. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong industrial experience related to Space and Defence sectors.
• Solid understanding of technical challenges in this field.
• Hands-on engineering skills with problem-solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of Space and Defence Systems Engineering and complex platforms.
• Experience in customer-facing roles and business development is advantageous.

Security clearance is required; only applications from British Nationals eligible for full UK-SC clearance will be considered.

Demand for this role is high, and interviews will be scheduled soon. To be considered, please apply today. For questions, contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment via phone or email.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment agency established in 1978. Please include your name, email, phone number, and location to ensure effective processing of your application.