Electrical Engineer

Hughes

Farnborough

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Baker Hughes in Farnborough is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop next-generation downhole electronics for wireline operations. You will work at the intersection of hardware design, system integration, and field challenges, delivering robust solutions for harsh environments.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 2–5 years of experience, with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to continuous improvement within a safety-focused energy

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
2–5 years of experience in electrical/electronics design and development.
Experience with electronics design and development in harsh environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, integrate, and test downhole electrical systems with senior engineers.
Develop electronic subsystems (telemetry, sensors, power modules) with cross-functional teams.
Analyze, troubleshoot, and perform root-cause investigations to improve tool reliability.
Support testing, qualification, and validation, including procedures and results.
Document, analyze, and report technical data to stakeholders.
Collaborate across engineering disciplines for system integration.
Contribute to continuous improvement and technology development.
Maintain engineering documentation per policies and standards.
Support invention disclosures and IP documentation.
Promote knowledge sharing and open technical dialogue.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Technical documentation

Willingness to learn

Analog/digital electronics

Sensors and signal conditioning

Power systems and batteries

Harsh environment electronics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Are you an Electrical Engineer looking for a new inspiration?

Do you relish the opportunity to drive process transformation and promote operational efficiency?

Join Our Cutting Edge Engineering Team

Partner with the best

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and contribute to the advancement of cutting-edge tools that directly impact safety, reliability, and performance in global energy operations. If you are motivated by solving complex problems, learning quickly, and growing your technical expertise, this is an opportunity to be part of a high-impact technology team driving innovation in Wireline Services.

As an Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in developing next-generation downhole electronics and enabling breakthrough technologies for wireline operations. You will work at the intersection of hardware design, system integration, and real-world field challenges—delivering robust solutions that operate in some of the harshest environments in the industry.

Executing, with guidance from senior engineers, the design, analysis, integration, and testing of downhole electrical systems supporting wireline tools, ensuring alignment with product requirements and business standards.
Contributing to the development of electronic subsystems (telemetry, sensors, power modules), working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and reliable solutions.
Performing analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations to improve tool performance, reliability, and field readiness.
Supporting testing, qualification, and validation activities, including preparation of test procedures, execution, and interpretation of results.
Documenting, analyzing, and communicating technical data, findings, and recommendations to internal stakeholders through clear reports and presentations.
Collaborating across engineering disciplines to ensure system integration and alignment with overall tool architecture.
Participating in team initiatives and technology development efforts, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation.
Maintaining accurate and structured engineering documentation in line with company policies, standards, and quality requirements.
Contributing to the protection of intellectual property by supporting invention disclosures and documentation of innovative concepts.
Promoting knowledge sharing and open technical dialogue within the team to enhance collaboration and accelerate learning.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

Have Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Have 2–5 years of experience in Electrical, electronics, design and development.
Have demonstrated capability in electrical/electronic design and development (e.g. through professional experience, internships, or self-directed projects)
Have Basic knowledge of:
- Analog/digital electronics, sensors, and signal conditioning
- Power systems and battery technologies
- Electrical schematics and circuit design
- Knowledge of Python, Matlab or other programming language
Have Exposure to high-temperature / harsh environment electronics is a plus.
Have Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
Have Ability to work in cross-functional engineering teams
Have Good communication and technical documentation skills

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

This role is based at our Baker Hughes Sondex facility in Farnborough. Mon - Fri.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect: