Graduate or Mid-Level electronic engineer

Cortech Talent Solutions Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Cortech Talent Solutions Ltd in Oxford is seeking a motivated Graduate Electronics Engineer to join a small, multidisciplinary R&D team working on cutting-edge optical sensing solutions.

From PCB design and embedded firmware to bench testing and integration of electronics into state-of-the-art sensor systems, you will be hands-on from day one and supported at every step in a busy, collaborative environment. You will gain exposure to product development lifecycles and ISO quality practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of analogue and digital electronics principles.
• Familiarity with PCB design processes and documentation (schematics, BOM, layout).
• Experience with PCB design tools such as OrCAD, Altium or KiCad.
• Understanding of embedded systems concepts (MCUs, GPIO, SPI, I2C, UART).
• Experience with electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators).
• Working knowledge of Python or similar scripting language.
• Organised and good planning/time management, eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development and prototyping of electronic PCBs and subsystems.
• Assist bench testing, fault-finding, troubleshooting and characterization of assemblies.
• Collaborate with optical, mechanical and software engineers to integrate electronics.
• Reverse-engineer and analyze customer-supplied or third-party items as needed.
• Identify and procure electronic components, materials and tools.
• Produce and maintain engineering documentation within the quality system.
• Liaise with supply chain and sub-contractors as required.
• Maintain electronic and lab equipment and improve processes and tooling.

Skills

PCB design

Embedded systems

Python

Schematic capture

Lab testing

Troubleshooting

C/C++

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering

BEng/BSc Electronics

Tools

OrCAD

Altium

KiCad

LTspice

Job description

Role

Graduate OR junior Electronics Design Engineer

Location

Oxford

Experience

0-5 years

About Us

We combine industry-leading optical, fibre optic, mechanical, electronics and software expertise with in-house development capability from design through to qualification and manufacture. By applying our extensive knowledge in ever-evolving ways, we help customers solve unique sensing and measurement challenges across aerospace, defence, energy and industrial markets.

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated Graduate Electronics Engineer to join our growing R&D team, working on cutting-edge custom optical sensing solutions. You will be part of a small, multidisciplinary team of bright, enthusiastic and respectful engineers tackling real problems across electronic, optical, software and mechanical engineering, with access to fully equipped development labs and all the instruments required to do the job properly.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a graduate who wants to grow fast. From PCB design and embedded firmware to bench testing and integration of electronics into state-of-the-art optical sensor systems, you will be hands-on from day one and supported at every step.

Primary Objective

Support the design, development and testing of electronic hardware for sensing systems, contributing to both customer programmes and internal technology development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design, development and prototyping of electronic PCBs and sub-systems
• Assist with bench testing, fault-finding, troubleshooting and characterisation of electronic assemblies and sample products
• Work closely with optical, mechanical and software engineers to integrate electronics into sensing systems
• Reverse-engineer and analyse customer-supplied or third-party electronic items as required
• Support the identification and procurement of electronic components, materials and tools
• Produce and maintain engineering documentation to support design records within the company's quality system
• Liaise with supply chain and sub-contractors as required
• Assist with maintenance of electronic and lab equipment, and support improvement of engineering processes and tooling
• Ensure Health and Safety standards are followed at all times, and maintain a clean, organised workspace
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures

This job description is not exhaustive; you may be asked to undertake other duties reasonably requested by the company.

Qualifications and Experience

We want Hardware Electronic Engineers or graduates, with strong preference to people with BSc/ BEng in Electronics as their primary undergraduate course with hands on experience ideally in electronic circuit design (both analogue and/ or digital), schematic capture and PCB layout and lab testing.

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
• Foundational knowledge of analogue and digital electronics principles
• Knowledge of PCB design processes and associated documentation (schematics, BOM, layout)
• Familiarity with at least one PCB design tool (e.g. OrCAD, Altium, KiCad)
• Understanding of embedded systems concepts (microcontrollers, GPIO, SPI, I2C, UART, firmware basics)
• Experience or familiarity with electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, bench power supplies)
• Working knowledge of Python or a similar scripting language, or willingness to learn
• Organised, with good planning and time management skills
• Willingness to learn and follow standard design practices

Technical Skills & Systems Knowledge

• Electronic design and simulation software (e.g. SPICE, OrCAD, LTspice)
• Embedded programming languages (C, C++)
• Python for test automation, data acquisition and post-processing
• Understanding of the product life cycle of electronic designs, from concept through to production
• Desirable: familiarity with optical or photonic systems and their electronic interfaces

Personal Attributes:

• Enthusiastic problem solver; tackles challenges with curiosity and rigour using evidence-based approaches
• Willing to learn and grow; quick to pick up new tools, techniques and domain knowledge
• Clear and concise communicator, able to discuss technical issues across engineering disciplines
• Resolute in finding solutions; doesn't give up when the first approach fails
• Self-motivated and results-driven; manages own time effectively
• High integrity; takes initiative and manages priorities in a dynamic environment
• Able to work as part of a team or autonomously as the job requires
• Collaborative and respectful of colleagues across all disciplines
• Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving R&D environment with evolving requirements
• Intellectually curious; keeps up with developments in electronics, sensing and adjacent fields
• Gives and receives honest technical feedback constructively

Other Desirable Requirements:

• Working experience with opto-electrical components or systems
• Experience of product approval processes
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 or similar quality management environment
• Exposure to sensor electronics, measurement systems or instrumentation