Electronics Engineer

James Fisher and Sons plc; Westhill; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join our Westhill engineering team. This role focuses on the design, development, testing, and support of electronic systems used in diver life-support equipment and related tech, across the full product lifecycle.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, have hands-on hardware design experience, and be comfortable with embedded systems, PCB design tools, and manufacturing docs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience in an electronics engineering or similar role.
• Strong electronics design skills, including design calculations and simulations.
• Experience designing embedded system circuits (STM32 or similar microcontrollers).
• Knowledge of EMC-compliant electronic system design.
• Proficient in schematic capture and PCB design using tools such as Altium Designer or KiCAD.
• Experience producing manufacturing documentation (Gerber files, BOMs) and using PLM systems.
• Understanding of IPC electronics standards; experience with embedded software and marine/defence standards (LR/DNV) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering design input to new products and provide engineering support to the existing product range by assessing technical queries and providing engineering solutions.
• Sourcing suitable components and materials when required and creation of part numbers and bill of materials.
• Creation of engineering documentation such as specifications, proposals, assembly instructions, test procedures, certification and reports.
• Adherence to engineering and company standards and processes.
• Site visits to other JFD offices and client assets as and when required.

Skills

Electronics design

Embedded systems

Schematic capture

PCB design

EMC knowledge

Documentation

Marine/defence standards

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCAD

Gerber files

BOMs

PLM systems

Job description

About the Role

Electronics Engineer
Westhill with hybrid working
Full-time, Permanent

Please note that this role requires security checks.

The Role:

JFD is seeking an enthusiastic Electronics Engineer to join our engineering team developing the next generation of diving and hyperbaric technology. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on the design, development, testing, and support of electronic systems used in diver life-support equipment, digital communications systems, hyperbaric medical monitoring equipment, gas analysis systems, and remote sensor acquisition platforms. You will work across the full product lifecycle, from concept development and detailed design through laboratory testing, product validation, manufacture, and field support. The role provides the opportunity to develop safety-critical technology that is deployed worldwide in commercial diving, defence, and hyperbaric applications.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide engineering design input to new products and provide engineering support to the existing product range by assessing technical queries and providing engineering solutions.
• Sourcing suitable components and materials when required and creation of part numbers and bill of materials.
• Creation of engineering documentation such as specifications, proposals, assembly instructions, test procedures, certification and reports.
• Adherence to engineering and company standards and processes.
• Site visits to other JFD offices and client assets as and when required.

What we're looking for:

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience in an electronics engineering or similar role.
• Strong electronics design skills, including design calculations and simulations.
• Experience designing embedded system circuits (STM32 or similar microcontrollers).
• Knowledge of EMC-compliant electronic system design.
• Proficient in schematic capture and PCB design using tools such as Altium Designer or KiCAD.
• Experience producing manufacturing documentation (Gerber files, BOMs) and using PLM systems.
• Understanding of IPC electronics standards; experience with embedded software and marine/defence standards (LR/DNV) is advantageous.

Why join us?

• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.)
• Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

Visit our website at: Home | James Fisher and Sons plc For more information about our values and behaviours, follow the link: About us | James Fisher and Sons plc

James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We're also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD

At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce. To support an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience in the UK, we partner with Vercida. You can learn more about our approach by visiting our company page: James Fisher and Sons diversity, inclusion, culture - VERCIDA