Electronics Design Engineer

Certain Advantage; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Electronics Design Engineer to join their team in Stevenage. The role involves leading electronic design packages for complex weapon systems, requiring strong problem-solving skills and a degree in Electronic Engineering. The position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for collaboration in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in electronic design, development, and delivery.
• Proven ability to lead sizeable design work packages.
• Broad knowledge of electronic technologies.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering end‑to‑end electronic design packages.
• Ensuring designs meet all technical and environmental requirements.

Skills

Electronic design

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Job description

Electronics Design Engineer

Location: Stevenage (Hybrid, 2 days onsite)

Duration: 12 months (likely extension)

Rate: Negotiable (DOE)

- Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

The Opportunity

An industry‑leading defence organisation is looking for an experienced Electronics Design Engineer to join their growing team in Stevenage. You'll be part of a highly supportive engineering function that prides itself on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and delivering high‑quality solutions.

This role suits someone who enjoys taking ownership of design work packages, thrives in multi‑disciplinary environments, and has a strong background across the full electronic product lifecycle.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll play a key part in developing advanced electronic solutions for complex weapon systems, covering both on‑board subsystems and land, sea, and air‑based firing units.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering end‑to‑end electronic design packages
• Taking responsibility for performance, quality, cost, and schedule for your designs
• Working across Power and Analogue Electronics at board and subsystem level
• Collaborating closely with Software, Firmware, Mechanical, Environmental, and EMC teams
• Ensuring designs meet all technical and environmental requirements

What You'll Bring

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electronic Engineering
• Significant experience in electronic design, development, and delivery
• Proven ability to lead sizeable design work packages
• Strong problem‑solving skills and broad knowledge of electronic technologies
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence across teams

Industry Background

Defence experience is ideal, but not essential. Candidates from complex engineering, aerospace, automotive, industrial, or high‑reliability electronics environments will also be considered.

Interested?

If you are interested and keen to find out more, please apply now with your updated CV and reach out to Tom Johnson at Certain Advantage - Ref: 79703