Electronics Engineer

SAAB; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking an experienced engineer to join their underwater robotics team. This contract role involves designing electronic products, leading projects, and developing innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics design and a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.

Qualifications

• Experience in full-lifecycle design and development with change management applied.
• Hands-on approach to engineering tasks.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new Electronics designs.
• Lead projects within the Engineering Department.
• Create design solutions for underwater vehicles.

Skills

DC to DC converters

Mixed signal electronic design

Board layout principles

Interface buses and protocols

LVD/EMC Compliance

System level integration and testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Job description

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia.

Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace.

The Role

This a Contract Role, part of our Saab Seaeye Under Water Robotics Business Unit.

This is a very exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment. The engineer will be confident in their abilities to research and identify cutting‑edge solutions for novel and challenging problems, whilst taking pride in their attention to detail and design integrity.

As part of the Electronics team you will create design solutions for electronic/electrical products in underwater vehicles in line with the company’s business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism.

Our systems are complex, requiring a wide range of technology developed, from Power conversion to high speed communication.

You may be required to lead projects, this will require you to direct and co‑coordinate project activities within the Engineering Department and other areas of the business such as Purchasing, Operations, Sales and Logistics.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities

• Design and development of new Electronics designs
• Comfortable with novel designs with quantified acceptable risks
• Experience of full‑lifecycle design and development with change management applied: from concept to end of life
• Experience in DC to DC converters
• Mixed signal electronic design
• Board layout principles
• Interface buses and protocols including I2C, SPI, RS485, CAN and Ethernet
• Design for LVD/EMC Compliance
• Development of requirements specifications and test procedures
• System level integration and testing
• To work with minimal supervision either on your own or within project teams
• "Hands on" "can do" approach to the above
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with extensive professional experience.

General accountabilities and responsibilities

• To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within the specified role.
• To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role.
• To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times.
• To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines.
• To carry out any other duties as detailed by your Supervisor or Manager from time to time.
• To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Regardless of whether you value cutting edge technology, creativity or an innovative environment, everyone at Saab contributes to keeping people and society safe.