ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

GA Drilling; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive industry compensation & benefits

Opportunity to develop innovative technological solutions

Collaboration with top industry players

Job summary

GA Drilling is looking for an experienced electronics engineer based in Gloucester, UK. The position requires over 10 years of expertise in electronics design, testing, and manufacturing for downhole drilling systems. Key responsibilities include developing electronic hardware and systems, conducting prototype tests, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of motor control circuits and DC-DC converters, and will be part of a dynamic team focused on innovative geothermal energy solutions. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electronics engineering experience in advanced engineering or drilling technology.
• Experience with Motor Control Electronic Circuits for diverse applications.
• Experience with DC-DC Converters like Buck/Boost and Flyback.

Responsibilities

• Develop electronic hardware and systems for downhole measurement.
• Design and implement electrical stress tests for product reliability.
• Troubleshoot electronic faults using diagnostic tools.

Skills

Electronics design

Testing and manufacturing

DC-DC Converters

Motor Control Electronic Circuits

Analog/Digital Filters

Electronics Simulation and CAD Tools

Troubleshooting electronic faults

Education

BSEE or MSEE preferred

Job description

GA Drilling is developing next generation drilling technologies to unlock geothermal energy anywhere on Earth. Our mission is to make geothermal a globally scalable, baseload source of clean power by enabling access to hard, hot rock at depths and temperatures that conventional drilling cannot reach economically.

Our work demands mastery across all facets of engineering—electronics, hydraulics, mechanics, systems, and control—and project management to create products that can survive and perform in harsh, high-temperature, high-load downhole conditions. Our technologies include smart downhole anchoring and drive systems that control the drilling process at the bit, plasma-based rock-destruction systems that fracture rock ahead of the drill bit, and innovative reeled drillstrings that redefine how hard-rock wells are constructed. These innovations—whether deployed individually or integrated into a groundbreaking autonomous reeled drilling system—enable hard-rock wells to be drilled further, faster, and safer than conventional technologies. With engineering teams in the USA, Brazil, the UK, and across Europe, and strong collaboration with leading operators, GA Drilling is progressing rapidly toward commercial deployment of these technologies.

We are seeking an engineer with 10+ years’ experience in electronics design, testing and manufacturing for downhole drilling systems, as well as prototyping operating and debugging the associated test equipment. The ideal candidate will be equally well versed in design, analysis, and test.

You will be based at our UK (Gloucester) office.

You will own

• Develop electronic hardware, analog and digital circuits, and embedded systems for downhole measurement and control applications.
• Creating system block diagrams, schematics, wiring harnesses and detailed electrical designs using engineering design software.
• Designing and implementing electrical stress tests (e.g., pressure, temperature, vibration) to ensure product reliability and durability.
• Conducting prototype board bring-up, functional testing, and performance analysis.
• Troubleshooting electronic faults at the component and system level using diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers.
• Providing technical support to field service technicians and on-site drilling crews to resolve operational problems.
• Look-ahead at validation requirements, and develop/execute test plans and test setups, utilizing both firmware and hardware debugging tools
• Support a positive and proactive HSE culture and ensure that all activities adhere to HSE Policy.

What we expect from you

• 10+ years of electronics engineering experience experience, ideally within advanced engineering, drilling technology, or complex industrial product development environments.
• Experience with Motor Control Electronic Circuits, such as Motor Drivers and Position Feedback circuits used in diverse applications, including Oil & Gas drilling, electric actuators, automation systems, electric vehicles, and others.
• Experience with DC-DC Converters, such as Buck/Boost and Flyback Converters used in Power Supplies and present in a large variety of industrial and consumer electronics, from computers and smartphones to permanent downhole installations for Oil & Gas.
• Experience with Analog/Digital Filters used for various applications, including mobile networks, radio, satellite transmission, medical devices and Oil & Gas sensors and permanent signals monitoring.
• Experience with Sensors found in most industrial and commercial electronics, from smartphones, automobiles and thermostats to permanent downhole installations for Oil & Gas.
• Experience with Electronics Simulation and CAD Tools for Electronics used in the industry to model, simulate and design electronic devices.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, executing project plans based on high-level direction and delivering reliably against schedule and milestones.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive, technically grounded feedback, contributing to improved product performance and reliability.
• Qualification: BSEE or MSEE preferred.

What we offer

• Opportunity to develop unique and innovative technological solutions which have the potential to change the world.
• The satisfaction of solving challenges associated with making ultra-deep geothermal energy a commercial reality.
• Be part of an experienced, global and highly motivated team.
• Collaborate with the world’s top industry players.
• Competitive industry compensation & benefits