Electronics Engineer - Consultant

Women's Engineering Society; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Electronics Engineer to innovate in the UK’s Defence and Homeland Security sector. This role involves tackling diverse challenges across the product lifecycle, from design to production, in a collaborative environment. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and a commitment to employee development, you will have the opportunity to contribute to significant projects while enjoying a supportive workplace culture. Join a dynamic team where your ideas matter, and make a meaningful impact on national security.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 10%

Lunch provided for all employees

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Enhanced family friendly leave

Electric Vehicle leasing

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to social and sport clubs

On-site gym

Discounts to local sports facilities

Qualifications

• Proven technical capabilities in technology solutions design and development.
• Track record of academic excellence and relevant engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test, and deliver technology solutions.
• Collaborate on system architecture and hardware design.

Skills

FPGA firmware development

DSP design and modelling

Signal processing/algorithm design

RF/Microwave electronics design

Electronics hardware design

Embedded software development

C programming

C# programming

C++ programming

MATLAB

Python

Simulink

Communications and networking

Education

Relevant degree in engineering

Job description

Job Title: Electronics Engineer - Consultant

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Contract: Permanent

Breakthrough technology is vital for strengthening the UK’s Defence and Homeland Security. As an Electronics Engineer at Awerian, you will be at the forefront of this innovation race to defend and protect the UK from the latest technological and cyber threats.

As an Electronics Engineer, you will tackle diverse, real-world challenges from the ground up. This will typically involve going through the whole product life cycle, capturing requirements, designing, developing, documenting, testing, and delivering through to production. Awerian’s wide variety of intriguing projects, from proof-of-concept through to working prototypes, provide both intellectual and practical challenges.

Requirements

You will have a track record of academic excellence, hold a relevant degree, and have proven technical capabilities including the design and development of technology solutions. You will need knowledge and notable experience in several of the following areas:

• FPGA firmware development, debugging and testing
• DSP design and modelling
• Signal processing/algorithm design
• RF/Microwave electronics design and simulation
• Electronics hardware design, schematic capture and testing
• Embedded software development, debugging and testing
• Experience in C, C#, C++, MATLAB, Python or Simulink
• Experience in communications and networking, implementing and/or designing protocols
• Experience of collaborating with other engineers on system architecture, interfaces & hardware design/procurement

We are keen to hear from Engineers with experience in any sector; however, experience in defence would be useful.

Why Awerian?

Awerian is a defence and security technology consultancy comprised of ~45 scientists and engineers. You will work at our smart and well-equipped offices and laboratories based just outside of Cambridge. Immediately you will be encouraged to share and implement your ideas - there’s no ‘newbie’ status, and you’ll benefit from our culture of freedom.

TTP Group is an employee-owned trust. With little hierarchy, there are no corporate hoops to jump through. This, along with our flat structure, encourages mutual support, teamwork, and innovation. It also creates unique opportunities to develop skills in project leadership and client management to keep your professional development on track.

Awerian is continuing its rapid growth plan, making this a great time to join our multi-disciplinary team. You will be part of building on our successful track record and develop your career at the cutting edge of technology. You will be supported by our team of experts. We’re a business of individuals – however, our curiosity brings us together and drives what we do. Whether you’re leading a project or part of a team, the whole structure of Awerian is designed to help you connect, thrive, and feel included.

Benefits

We are part of TTP Group, an employee-owned trust, with attractive employee benefits including:

• Employer pension contribution of 10% of salary +3% personal contribution
• Lunch provided for all employees
• Private medical insurance for you and your family and Life insurance
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• Electric Vehicle leasing & Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to TTP Group social and sport clubs and an on-site gym
• Discounts and memberships to local sports facilities and the theatre

So, if you’re ready to create the extraordinary at the forefront of UK homeland security; apply today.

Please note:

You will need to be eligible for UK security clearance

This role is not eligible for UKVI visa sponsorship scheme

We will review CVs on an ongoing basis and will arrange interviews promptly upon receiving suitable applications. All applicants will receive a response.

Our business revolves around collaborating with one another to tackle genuinely hard problems. Equality and diversity in the workplace are some of the most challenging problems facing society. We continuously strive to do better, and we fundamentally believe in the power and importance of diversity – both for our community and for the overall success of our business. We therefore encourage applications from all individuals. Whatever your background, whatever your identity: we would love to hear from you.