Electronic Design Engineer

Melbreck Technical Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Contract Electronics Engineer for a crucial role in developing low-power electronics designs. You will join a small R&D team dedicated to innovative technology developments and collaborate with engineers to create compliant designs. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of experience in aerospace electronics design. Competitive pay of up to £60 per hour may be offered, with flexibility on location.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in design of electronics for aerospace applications.
• Knowledge of ATEX and related regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop electronics designs for sensors and other equipment.
• Test prototypes of electronic circuits.
• Work with mechanical and software engineers.

Skills

Electronics design for aerospace applications

Problem-solving

Technical report writing

Programming of embedded microprocessors

Circuit analysis

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Job description

Contract Electronics Engineer - Up to £60 ph - Bristol (but flexibility on location) - Outside IR35 - 6 to 12 month contract

Melbreck Technical are working with a leading designer and manufacturer in the Aerospace sector.

Due to continued growth, they are expanding their technical capability and as such are looking for a Principal Electronics R&D Engineer to join them on a contract basis ASAP.

The role will be to join a cutting-edge Research & Development team, where you will be supporting and taking the lead on projects that have a significant commercial and technical importance.

This is a full-time position is based in Bristol, UK office, where you will join a small team of R&D engineers working on new technology developments.

Your role will be crucial in the business as you will be directly responsible for developing low-power electronics designs to support our novel technology developments.

You will play a key part in the development of novel technologies and system solutions, covering concept to prototype, as well as attend and leading regular team meetings to review progress against project goals and budgets.

Contract Electronics Engineer - Role description:

• Develop electronics designs for sensors and other equipment of an aircraft.
• Develop and test prototypes of electronic circuits.
• Analyse circuit designs for compliance against relevant industrial and aerospace standards.
• Work with mechanical and software engineers to integrate electronics and circuit designs with other components and the wider system.
• Work with suppliers to integrate electronics designs into their equipment.
• Work with customers to integrate equipment into test rigs.

Contract Electronics Engineer - Required background and experience:

• Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering is preferred, but Aerospace Engineering, or other relevant technical or scientific subject would be considered.
• Between 5 and 10 years’ experience in design of electronics for aerospace applications
• Detailed knowledge of ATEX and related regulations, including BS EN IEC 60079, AC …D.
• Programming of embedded microprocessors.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and conduct investigations.
• Proficiency in technical report writing and presentations.

Contract Electronics Engineer - Desirable experience:

• Previous experience with sensor design and sensor networks.
• Knowledge of specific Aerospace standards, ARP4754, ARP4761 and ARINC611.
• Experience of a wide range of testing, ranging from bench and lab tests, through to large scale ground and flight testing.

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