Electronics Design Engineer

Instro Precision Limited; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Electronics Design Engineer to design and develop electronic systems. The role involves overseeing the entire product life cycle from concept to end-of-life, collaborating with mechanical and software teams. Key tasks include schematic design, circuit simulation, and technical documentation. Eligibility for security clearance is required. The position offers a competitive salary and various company benefits, including a 9-day fortnight.

Benefits

9 day fortnight

Competitive salary

Company profit sharing scheme

Stakeholder pension

Death in service scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with schematic design and PCB layout.
• Ability to write technical notes and reports.
• Eligible to obtain security clearance to SC level.

Responsibilities

• Capture specifications and select appropriate technology.
• Conduct circuit simulations and PCB design.
• Write technical documents and support production.

Skills

PCB layout

Circuit simulation

Technology selection

Technical writing

Fault finding

Job description

Electronics Design Engineer

Sandwich, Kent

Department

Engineering

Reporting to

Electronics & Software Team Leader

To design and develop electronic systems for the Instro product range. This involves the entire product life cycle, from concept to end‑of‑life and working with the mechanical and software teams. Working within the wider Instro team to support the introduction of new products and support the existing product line.

Security

• Due to the nature of the work all candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance to SC level

Company Benefits

• 9 day fortnight (every other Friday is a non‑working day)
• Competitive salary, company profit sharing scheme, stakeholder pension and death in service scheme
• Rewards and recognition scheme and employee engagement initiatives

Main duties & responsibilities

• Specification capture or working to existing specifications.
• Appropriate technology selection and evaluation.
• Capture of the schematic design, circuit simulation and the review process.
• PCB layout and peer review.
• Writing of technical notes, reports, test specifications and explanations.
• Taking the design through design verification testing and formal qualification.
• Production support including fault finding and documenting procedures.
• Component obsolescence management.
• To undertake as required, customer and supplier visits by car. As such a full current driving licence is required.