Electronic and Electrical Engineer – Hertfordshire

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks an Electronic and Electrical Support Engineer to work on advanced Space and Defence projects. This role requires a degree in engineering and a strong industrial background in the field. The engineer will be responsible for design support, documentation, and managing validation processes. Security clearance is preferred, and applications from British nationals are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Strong industrial background related to Space and Defence.
• Hands-on engineering passion capable of solving complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Design and specification support for systems.
• Manage validation and certification for use in the systems facility.
• Produce technical documentation.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Understanding

Customer Engagement

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Electronic and Electrical Support Engineer – Permanent

Hertfordshire Area – Attractive – Space and Defence

An Electronic and Electrical Support Engineer is required within an Advanced Space and Defence Services Organisation. The Electronic and Electrical Support Engineer will be an experienced engineer working on technical Space and Defence projects, shaping the future of Space and Defence Engineering.

The Electronic and Electrical Support Engineer will facilitate Space and Defence engineering activities, with experience in Systems Assembly, Systems Integration & System Test. The engineer will work alongside subject matter experts in a dynamic and growth-focused Space and Defence business.

Note: Due to the Space & Defence products/platforms involved, this is a fully onsite role with no hybrid option.

Responsibilities:

• Design and specification support for systems (e.g., Electronic Propulsion, Radio Frequency, and Central Systems)
• Align design with requirement engineering processes (traceability, compliance matrix) considering customer requirements
• Review supplier documentation and generate RID during tender phases or formal reviews
• Support major customer review processes
• Produce technical documentation (design reports, user manuals, test procedures)
• Oversee manufacturing processes for platform systems, including procurement, management, and prioritization
• Manage validation and certification for use in the systems facility
• Provide 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 with lower qualifications may be considered
• Strong industrial background related to Space and Defence
• Solid understanding of technical challenges in the field
• Hands-on engineering passion capable of solving complex problems
• Knowledge of Space and Defence Systems Engineering and complex platforms
• Experience in customer-facing roles and business development (advantageous)

Security clearance is required due to the nature of the systems involved. Applications from British nationals eligible for full UK-SC clearance are preferred.

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 on 01384 446127 or [e-mail].

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