Electronic Engineering Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense industry seeks an Electronic Architect to define and deliver complex electronic architecture. The ideal candidate will have expertise in digital electronics, safety-critical design, and strong communication skills, contributing to innovative projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to earn up to 21% of base salary as a bonus

Combined employer and employee contributions of up to 14% for pension

Enhanced parental leave policies

Fantastic on-site amenities, including subsidised meals

Access to excellent career progression, training, and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Expertise in digital electronics and microprocessor systems.
• Proficiency in power electronics for distributed power networks.
• Experience designing equipment for safety-critical environments.
• Knowledge of software and firmware development methodologies.
• Expertise in compact packaging and thermal management.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the electronic and electrical architecture for complex equipment.
• Manage technical elements and collaborate with the Engineering Project Manager.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements within limited space and challenging environments.

Skills

Digital electronics

Microprocessor systems

Power electronics

Safety-critical design

Software and firmware development methodologies

Compact packaging

Thermal management

Leadership

Communication

Influencing skills

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04.06.2025

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Job Description:

Electronic Architect

LOCATION – STEVENAGE

What we can offer you:

Bonus: Opportunity to earn up to 21% of your base salary as a bonus.

Pension: Combined employer and employee contributions of up to 14%.

Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with additional enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility-related support.

Facilities: Enjoy fantastic on-site amenities, including subsidised meals, free parking, and more.

Training and Development: Access to excellent career progression, training, and development opportunities to support your growth.

The role:

This role focuses on defining and delivering the electronic and electrical architecture for complex equipment, ensuring compliance with stringent customer requirements within limited space and challenging environments. Responsibilities include managing technical elements, breaking down requirements into sub-elements, and collaborating with the Engineering Project Manager to achieve on-time, on-cost, and on-quality delivery. Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills are essential, as the role involves regular engagement with stakeholders and customers. Success requires a proactive mindset, adaptability to dynamic challenges, and the ability to make decisive contributions in a high-paced, ambitious environment.

What we want from you:

• Expertise in digital electronics and microprocessor systems.
• Proficiency in power electronics for distributed power networks.
• Experience designing equipment for safety-critical environments.
• Knowledge of software and firmware development methodologies.
• Expertise in compact packaging and thermal management for high-performance electronic systems.

For Security Clearance reasons to work this role you must have British citizenship or be a dual national with British citizenship

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