Electronic Engineer

Langham Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Imager Electronics Engineer in Guildford. In this role, you'll design advanced electronics for Optical Payloads used in space missions. You will collaborate with experts, manage projects, and ensure high-quality documentation. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Electronics Engineering and experience in circuit design and debugging. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technologies.

Qualifications

• Solid background in electronics design, including mixed signal.
• Experience with Mentor tools is advantageous.
• Familiar with FPGA design in VHDL and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Design cutting-edge electronics for advanced Optical Payloads.
• Develop digital and analogue hardware for the harsh space environment.
• Manage technical budgets, timelines, and system-level trade-offs.
• Running simulations and validating circuit performance.
• Producing documentation including procedures and test plans.
• Supporting manufacture, test readiness and system integration.
• Managing budgets, timelines and trade-offs.
• Collaborating in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Electronics design

Circuit debugging

FPGA design

Communication skills

Multitasking

Lab equipment

MS Office

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Mentor tools

MS Office

Job description

Imager Electronics Engineer | Guildford | On-site | Competitive salary & package

Are you an Electronics Engineer with experience or an interest in the Space & Satellite sector? Do you want to be part of LEO & GEO Space missions, building Optical Payloads?

Then this might be the role for you!

This is your opportunity to work on missions from concept through to launch, including Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT), commissioning, and operations. If you’re looking for cradle-to-grave engineering with a rapid development cycle and the chance to see your work in orbit, this role is for you.

As part of the Optical Payloads group, you’ll collaborate closely with experts across the Optical Department and core satellite mission teams. You'll help shape critical systems and contribute to breakthrough space technologies.

Responsibilities

• Designing cutting-edge electronics for advanced Optical Payloads
• Developing digital and analogue hardware fit for the harsh space environment
• Capturing schematics and performing board-level design
• Running simulations and validating circuit performance
• Producing high-quality documentation (procedures, reports, test plans)
• Supporting manufacture, test readiness, and system-level integration
• Managing technical budgets, timelines, and system-level trade-offs
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary, high-performing team

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Solid background in electronics design, including mixed signal
• Experience with Mentor tools a plus
• Skilled in circuit debugging, simulations, and hardware testing
• Familiar with FPGA design in VHDL and scripting languages like Python, TCL, or similar
• Hands-on experience with lab test equipment
• Degree (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and negotiate across disciplines
• Highly organized with great multi-project juggling skills
• Self-starter with strong decision-making and creative problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project