Electronic Systems Engineer

Rubicon Recruitment; Lytchett Minster; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Electronic Systems Engineer in Poole offering a salary of £55,000 DOE. The position involves designing electronic systems, acting as System Design Authority, and participating in product development. Benefits include flexible hours, a bonus scheme, and a generous holiday policy. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and proven expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Flexible hours

Company funded flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in electronic systems and subsystems.
• Strong technical writing skills in MS Office.
• Experience in product development environments.
• Familiarity with safety engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Designing and analysing electronic systems.
• Defining and executing verification tests.
• Acting as System Design Authority for products.
• Supporting prototyping and hands‑on testing.
• Liaising with suppliers and customers.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Circuit simulation

Technical authoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Systems Design, Mechatronics, or similar

Job description

Electronic Systems Engineer | Poole | £55,000 DOE

Are you a hands‑on engineer with a passion for innovation and delivering technical solutions? Join a high‑performing team working on cutting‑edge technologies across defence, security, and military engineering.

This Electronic Systems Engineer role offers the chance to take ownership of product lines, act as System Design Authority, and contribute to the full lifecycle of new product development. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where ideas evolve through open discussion and critical thinking.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, with option to buy and sell
• Flexible hours with hybrid working options
• Company funded flexible benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to medical support
• Bonus scheme in place for all employees

Responsibilities

• Designing and analysing electronic systems and subsystems
• Defining and executing verification test plans
• Acting as System Design Authority for selected products
• Supporting prototyping and hands‑on testing
• Liaising with suppliers and customers to resolve technical queries

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven expertise in schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit simulation
• Strong technical authoring skills using MS Office
• Experience in new product development environments
• Familiarity with safety engineering principles and configuration control
• Bachelors' degree in Electronic Systems Design, Mechatronics, or similar

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with an up‑to‑date CV or call Josh at Rubicon for more information.