Electronic Design Engineer

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm in Lincoln is seeking an Electronics Engineer to develop safety-critical systems. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and leading design discussions, focusing on innovative solutions. Ideal candidates have an engineering degree and experience with electronic components. The position offers various benefits, including a pension plan, healthcare, and more.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension plan (up to 7%)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Electric/Hybrid Vehicle scheme

Medicash healthcare

Life assurance (4x salary)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Recognition and rewards platform

Wellbeing programmes

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Family-friendly policies

Company sick pay

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience with discrete electronic components such as passives, diodes, transistors, transformers, op-amps, and logic gates.
• Knowledge of Flyback Transformer operation and/or design.
• Exposure to safety-critical design and experience in the defense sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop bespoke electronic packages from the ground up.
• Collaborate within a multi-functional team to develop innovative products.
• Lead design methodology discussions focusing on cost-effective solutions.
• Update existing product lines through obsolescence reviews.
• Coordinate with other teams such as mechanical design and manufacturing.

Skills

Proficient in assembling and testing electronic hardware

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Education

BSc/HNC/HND in Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CADSTAR

Job description

Electronics Engineer

You will work with a team of multidisciplinary Engineers on development projects, providing design expertise to develop safety-critical systems throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept to implementation. The Electronics Engineer will perform hands-on engineering tasks and ensure coordination across projects. The role encourages sharing best practices and promotes efficient future development through design reuse, verification, and qualification data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Join our engineering team as an Electronic Design Engineer, developing bespoke electronic packages from the ground up.
• Collaborate within a multi-functional team to develop innovative, high-reliability, safety-critical products.
• Lead design methodology discussions, focusing on cost-effective and novel solutions.
• Update existing product lines through obsolescence reviews to support legacy product usage.
• Coordinate with mechanical design, reliability, compliance, purchasing, and manufacturing teams.
• Participate in design reviews, providing insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support product investigations, including failure mode analysis.
• Assist manufacturing in product testing, assessment, and assembly design.

Candidate Profile:

• BSc/HNC/HND in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with discrete electronic components such as passives, diodes, transistors, transformers, op-amps, and logic gates.
• Knowledge of Flyback Transformer operation and/or design; familiarity with other DC/DC topologies is a plus.
• Proficient in assembling and testing electronic hardware.
• Skilled in design software like CADSTAR.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing workload independently or within a team.
• Knowledge of legal and compliance standards in design.
• Experience in report writing and data presentation.
• Exposure to safety-critical design and experience in the defense sector is advantageous but not essential.

About Us:

We are Teledyne Energetics UK, part of the Teledyne UK group, specializing in safety-critical solutions since 1984. Based in Lincoln, we are a friendly team with ambitious growth plans. We value positivity, eagerness to learn, skills, and experience, offering a rewarding career path.

Benefits:

• Salary sacrifice pension plan (up to 7%).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Electric/Hybrid Vehicle scheme.
• Medicash healthcare.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Recognition and rewards platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Wellbeing programmes.
• Employee discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Company sick pay.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.

We are committed to high ethical standards and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining our reputation for integrity and innovation.