Electronics Engineer

Groupe SII; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive basic salary

Private medical insurance

Life cover and income protection

25 days holiday

10 days sick pay

Flexible working

Cycle to Work & TechScheme

Continued professional development

Udemy platform access

Job summary

Groupe SII in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electronics Engineer to design and develop cutting-edge electronic systems for defence and security platforms. You will work across the full product lifecycle within a collaborative, growth-focused environment that encourages hands-on engineering and career development.

The role requires strong electronic design experience, familiarity with Cadence/Mentor Graphics, and hands-on testing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in electronic design across the full lifecycle.
• Familiarity with schematic capture tools like Cadence or Mentor Graphics.
• Hands-on testing experience (board bring-up, EMC testing, etc.).
• Ability to write subsystem requirements or procurement specs.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing complex electronic circuits and systems - from concept to qualification.
• Collaborating with engineers across disciplines to find optimal technical solutions.
• Ensuring products meet all technical, safety, and environmental standards.
• Mentoring others, reviewing work, and sharing ideas to grow the electronics team.
• Creating specs, architectures, and test or verification plans.
• Supporting bids and projects with technical input and estimates.

Skills

Electronic design

Debugging

Technical documentation

Engineering processes

Tools

Cadence

Mentor Graphics

Job description

SII Group delivers Digital Services, IT, Engineering, and Consulting to diverse industries, enabling digital transformation through our commitment to Growth, People, and CSR.

With over 16,000 professionals across 21 countries, we're recognised as a \"Great Place to Work\" for fostering a high-trust culture. Our core values of Trust, Transparency, and Quality drive our work package delivery, ensuring we meet and exceed client expectations as a committed partner.

Since 2016, SII UK has supported top Aerospace & Defence, Aviation, Transportation, and Finance clients, empowering digital transformation with industry-leading engineering expertise.

Let's Tech Together is our promise to encourage innovation and teamwork. We support our engineers with development opportunities and a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued and empowered.

#LetsTechTogether

THE OPPORTUNITY

As an Electronics Engineer, you'll design and develop cutting-edge electronic systems for advanced defence and security platforms. You'll work across the full product lifecycle, collaborate with a skilled multi-disciplinary team, and grow your expertise in a flexible, supportive environment that encourages innovation, hands-on engineering, and career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and developing complex electronic circuits and systems - from concept to qualification


• Working closely with engineers across different disciplines to find the best technical solutions


• Making sure products meet all technical, safety, and environmental standards


• Helping develop the wider electronics team - mentoring others, reviewing work, and sharing ideas


• Creating specs, architectures, and test or verification plans


• Supporting bids and projects with technical input and estimates


• Presenting your work and solutions at design reviews


• Keeping track of project progress, budgets, and performance

Essential Skills & Experience

We're after someone curious, creative, and confident in their technical skills - ideally with:

• Solid experience in electronic design across the full lifecycle


• Familiarity with schematic capture tools like Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or similar


• Experience developing electronic products in a structured environment


• Hands-on testing experience (board bring-up, debugging, EMC testing, etc.)


• Ability to write subsystem requirements or procurement specs


• A good understanding of engineering processes and lifecycles

You'll need to hold (or be eligible for) SC Clearance - see the UKSV website for details.

Benefits

• Competitive Basic Salary


• 6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a salary sacrifice


• Private Medical Insurance, Life Cover and Income Protection


• 25 days holiday


• 10 days full sick pay per year


• Flexible working


• Cycle to Work & TechScheme


• Continuous professional development


• Corporate access to the Udemy platform


• If you're applying for a role requiring security clearance, please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar, however certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK.

http://www.groupe-sii.com/en