Electronics Design Engineer

Octagon Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology organisation is seeking an Electronics Engineer in Southampton or Isle of Wight. This role requires 1-3 years of experience in electronics design and a degree in Electronic Engineering. Responsibilities include designing high-speed digital hardware, supporting electronic designs, and conducting root cause analysis. The company offers hybrid working options and a chance to grow within defence technology. A proactive attitude and understanding of the electronic product development lifecycle are essential.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in electronics design.
• Understanding of the electronic product development lifecycle.
• Experience with high-speed digital circuits.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high speed digital electronic hardware.
• Support electronic designs from concept through to New Product Introduction.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Embedded hardware

High-speed digital circuits

Schematic capture knowledge

Motivated and proactive

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Altium

Job description

Job Title: Electronics Engineer

Location: Southampton / Isle of Wight (hybrid working 3 days onsite, 2 remote)

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience

Security: British nationals only. Must have held a UK passport and residency for a minimum of 5 years and be eligible for Security Clearance

Overview

Octagon Group is working with a leading defence technology organisation seeking an Electronics Engineer to join their growing engineering team based across Southampton and the Isle of Wight. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior to mid‑level Electronics Engineer with around 1 to 3 years industry experience looking to accelerate their career within advanced electronic hardware development supporting military programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high speed digital electronic hardware involving microprocessors or FPGA
• Support electronic designs from concept through to New Product Introduction
• Produce schematics, PCB layouts and detailed engineering documentation
• Interface with Ethernet and CAN Bus systems
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions on existing products
• Support the development of bespoke test equipment to streamline manufacturing
• Participate in peer reviews and ensure designs meet compliance and manufacturing standards
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to deliver innovative technical solutions

Required Experience

• Degree qualified in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
• 1 to 3 years of experience in electronics design
• Experience with embedded hardware and high‑speed digital circuits
• Working knowledge of schematic capture and PCB layout tools, such as Altium
• Understanding of the electronic product development lifecycle
• Motivated, proactive and eager to develop within a defence engineering environment

Please note this role is not suited to power supply specialists.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electronics Engineer in Southampton or the Isle of Wight looking to join a forward‑thinking engineering business delivering complex defence technology.