Electronics Engineer - Defense & Security Systems

SII Group UK; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Basic Salary

6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a  s

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

Udemy platform access

Job summary

SII Group UK is seeking an Electronics Engineer to design and develop cutting-edge electronic systems for defence and security platforms. You will collaborate with a skilled multi-disciplinary team across the full product lifecycle in a flexible, supportive environment that values innovation and hands-on engineering.

You will grow your expertise, mentor others, and contribute to bids and project work while operating within a culture that emphasises growth, people, and CSR.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Electronic design

Schematic capture

Board bring-up

EMC testing

Engineering processes

Tools

Cadence

Mentor Graphics

Job description

SII Group UK is seeking an Electronics Engineer to design and develop cutting-edge electronic systems for defence and security platforms. You will collaborate with a skilled multi-disciplinary team across the full product lifecycle in a flexible, supportive environment that values innovation and hands-on engineering.

You will grow your expertise, mentor others, and contribute to bids and project work while operating within a culture that emphasises growth, people, and CSR.