Electronics Engineer

Thales Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Half day Friday

28 days annual leave + 40 hours pro‑rā

Paid volunteering

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life cover

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Thales Group in Reading is seeking an Electronics Engineer to design electronic circuits, lead lab tests and contribute to product development across the lifecycle. The role blends lab work with design reviews and system integration in a hybrid setup.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compliant electronics for defence and security platforms, with opportunities to advance your skills and participate in peer reviews and relevant training.

Qualifications

• Experience of electronic/electrical design in real-world environment.
• Ability to generate and interpret schematics and test plans.
• Experience with lab work and circuit testing.

Responsibilities

• Design electronic circuit assemblies from concept through design, test and system integration.
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical, software and safety teams to meet requirements.
• Prepare design documentation, test plans and records and participate in peer reviews.

Skills

Electronic design

Schematic capture

Lab testing

Board bring-up

EMC testing

Engineering process

Tools

Cadence

Mentor Graphics

Job description

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.**Electronics Engineer****Location: Reading – Hybrid Working** Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like an opportunity to develop your electronics skills in a close-knit, dynamic team environment? Thales OME designs a range of state-of-the-art solutions for some of the most technically advanced defence and security platforms in the world, and we’re seeking talented engineers who can apply their knowledge and skills in an electronics role. This role is a development role, intended to give an engineer with some existing design experience the opportunity to build their technical skills, widen their exposure to different aspects of the design lifecycle, and learn about complex defence products in more detail. The role will cover all aspects of the product lifecycle, from concept studies, requirements, selection of technology, design and development, integration, validation and qualification.There are positions available based at our sites in Glasgow and in Reading. While some of the role may be carried out from home, some attendance on site will be necessary for lab testing, system integration and some aspects of collaborative work. **Key responsibilities of the role** * Undertake design of electronic circuit assemblies, from concept through design, test and system integration* Engage with a multi-disciplinary team across the project (systems, mechanical, software, safety, etc) to develop an optimum solution* Work collaboratively with the project team to ensure products meet all requirements* Contribute to the development of the wider electronics team, including proposing and implementing improvements, participating in peer reviews and sharing knowledge and good practice across the team* Generate design documentation such as specifications, test plans and design records* Prepare for and participate in peer reviews and project design reviews* Report progress of work against cost, schedule and performance **About you** We are looking for an innovative and forward thinking individual with the following skills, experience and attributes:* Experience of electronic/electrical design in a real-world environment (circuit simulation, block diagrams, drawing schematics, etc)* Use of schematic capture packages (Cadence, Mentor Graphics or similar)* Practical experience of lab work (eg. soldering, circuit testing, cable assembly, debug, etc)* Some experience testing at circuit board and system level (eg. board bring-up and debug, EMC testing)* General understanding of engineering process and design lifecycles* Personal organisational and time-management skills **Core Benefits:** On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;* Performance-related bonus* Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00* 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)* 24 hours volunteering paid for* Private healthcare (grade dependent)* Pension scheme* Life cover24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app* Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers* Gym membership discounts* You can read about some of our other benefits here: UK benefits | Thales Group **Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FT1 who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.** **Security Clearance Requirement:**Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.