Electronics Design Engineer

ALTEN; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the design of advanced electronic systems for vehicle platforms. The role emphasizes aerospace and defence-grade reliability, safety, and performance, offering the chance to work on cutting-edge technology. Responsibilities include technical ownership of designs, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and compliance with industry standards. The company prioritizes career development and offers a competitive salary along with various benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience designing electronic systems.
• Hands-on expertise in electronic CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced electronic systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation.

Skills

Engineering

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence

SPICE

Job description

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Job Description

What will you be doing?

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated engineer to lead the design and development of advanced electronic systems for vehicle platforms, with a strong emphasis on aerospace and defence-grade reliability, safety, and performance. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded and communication systems that support next-generation mobility solutions, including powertrain controls, sensor networks, and mission-critical vehicle electronics.

Location :

Multiple Sites – South East England (Flexible Base Location)

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Take technical ownership of electronic systems design, including high-voltage powertrain control units, microcontroller-based sensor interfaces, and secure vehicle communication networks (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Lead the design and implementation of PCB layouts, schematic capture, and component selection, ensuring compliance with aerospace/defence-grade reliability and signal integrity standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including hardware engineers, embedded software developers, systems engineers, and program managers—to define and develop robust, scalable system architectures.
• Conduct detailed feasibility studies, risk assessments, and trade-off analyses to ensure all designs meet technical, environmental, and functional safety requirements.
• Drive and participate in design reviews, with a focus on high-voltage safety, EMC/EMI compliance, and functional robustness.
• Perform hands-on board-level testing, including bench validation, debugging, and EMC pre-compliance testing to support design verification and compliance efforts.
• Create and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation, such as schematics, design specifications, test plans, and technical validation reports, aligned with aerospace/defence industry standards.
• Stay informed of emerging embedded systems technologies, microcontroller advancements, and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 26262, MIL-STD, SPICE) to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Who are we looking for?

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• Result-oriented
• Proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience designing and delivering electronic systems, ideally within the automotive, aerospace, or defence sectors.
• Hands-on expertise in electronic CAD tools and simulation platforms (e.g., Altium, Cadence, SPICE).
• A proactive, analytical mindset with a strong track record of troubleshooting complex systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to engineering problem-solving.
• Experience with relevant industry standards such as ISO 26262, DO-254, or MIL-STD is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with functional safety and systems engineering principles is a significant advantage.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience guiding or mentoring technical teams.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

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In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)