Electronics Design Engineer - Defence Hardware

ALTEN; Templecombe; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN UK is seeking an Electronics Design Engineer in Templecombe to design and develop critical hardware for underwater defense systems. With responsibilities including PCB design and complex electronic troubleshooting, this role offers a unique opportunity to impact secure maritime solutions significantly.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working

Social gatherings

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant electronics hardware design experience.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance, 5 years UK residency minimum.
• Proficient with PCB design verification and fault diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic hardware, including PCB schematic capture.
• Perform detailed fault analysis and troubleshooting on complex circuits.
• Collaborate with firmware, systems, and mechanical teams.

Skills

Electronics Hardware Design

Schematic Capture

PCB Tools

Fault Finding

EMC Principles

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics Engineering

Technical military background

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

Mentor Graphics

Job description

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Electronics Design Engineer - Defence Hardware, Templecombe

Client: ALTEN

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 56d44352918d

Job Views: 9

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description

Play a vital role in delivering advanced underwater defence electronics at ALTEN UK. You’ll be involved in designing, developing, and fault diagnosing mission-critical hardware for secure maritime systems. As an Electronics Design Engineer, you will work hands-on with PCB schematics and collaborate across engineering disciplines to support high-reliability projects. Your work will directly contribute to the safety and effectiveness of cutting-edge defence solutions.

Key Details:

• Location: On-site in Templecombe (Hybrid – 3+ days per week)
• Security Clearance: Must be SC Clearable (5 years UK residency minimum)
• Experience Level: 5+ years in Electronics Hardware Design

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electronic hardware, including PCB schematic capture and layout
• Perform detailed fault analysis and troubleshooting on complex circuits
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and design reviews
• Collaborate with firmware, systems, and mechanical teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Participate in safety and quality assurance processes relevant to defence standards
• Support system integration, testing, and validation in lab and operational environments

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in Electronics Hardware Design for safety-critical systems
• Proficient with schematic capture and PCB tools (Altium, OrCAD, Mentor Graphics)
• Expertise in fault finding and analysis of analogue/digital electronics
• Knowledge of EMC, signal integrity, and power supply design principles
• Familiarity with defence or aerospace quality and safety standards

Required Experience & Education:

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant electronics hardware design experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering or related discipline
• OR relevant technical military background (e.g., Royal Navy, REME, RAF)
• Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (5 years UK residency minimum)

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working within regulated or safety-critical environments
• Familiarity with PCB design verification and fault diagnostic tools

Additional Information

Why join us?

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

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for transformation and improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we push boundaries and embrace new possibilities.

We offer opportunities to join inspiring projects in innovative companies and support your career development with personalized plans.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalized career path and rewarding management style
• Work on exciting engineering projects and technologies with Premium Customers
• Diverse engineering projects across industries
• Competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme and additional benefits
• Social gatherings and team building activities
• Flexible working (role dependent)