Hardware Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Electronics Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Harlow. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge Digital GPS Anti-Jam Systems for the military sector. You will be involved in various stages of product design, from schematic generation to PCB design, and collaborate closely with software and mechanical engineers. The company values innovation and provides a supportive environment for professional development, ensuring you can make a significant impact in your role. If you're passionate about electronics and eager to contribute to advanced technologies, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday + public holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Flexible working arrangements

Canteen facilities with free snacks

Qualifications

• Experience in PCB design and schematic generation is crucial.
• Strong background in embedded systems and FPGA technologies is required.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Support the APNT Team with schematic generation and PCB design.
• Collaborate with engineers on electronic subsystem architectures.
• Generate design documentation and conduct technical reviews.

Skills

Schematic generation

PCB design

Component selection

Embedded digital electronics

Microprocessor systems

FPGA and SoC technologies

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Technical presentation

Compliance with engineering standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Relevant professional qualifications

Tools

Mentor Xpedition PCB design tool

SPICE

Job description

Raytheon UK is looking for an experienced and high performing Engineer to join a successful Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) team within the Global Sensors Mission Area, creating Digital GPS Anti-Jam Systems for the military market. The role will be based at Raytheon’s Harlow facility (with weekly hybrid split working available) and the successful candidate will report directly to the APNT Digital Hardware Engineering Lead.

The Electronics Design Engineer (we will consider applications from candidates with few years of experience to early Senior level) will be able make their mark on a broad and varied range of product designs and will be expected to assist in the integration of these designs into products, being the focal point for the complete system.

Main Duties:

The successful applicant will support the APNT Team across various programmes (both internally and Customer funded) and will involve the following main duties:

• Schematic generation, PCB design, component selection, evaluation and verification
• Work alongside our system engineers on architectures of electronic subsystems
• Develop requirements to ensure compliance to the relevant standards.
• Work alongside our embedded software engineers and mechanical engineers
• Generate supporting design documentation and perform regular technical reviews.
• Experience with embedded digital electronics and microprocessor systems
• Experience working with FPGAs and SoC technologies.
• Experience taking prototypes and turning them into production hardware.
• Experience designing PCBs in conformance with defence engineering standards/airborne standards
• Experience in designing for manufacture
• Able to present technical information clearly and concisely to others
• Demonstrable analytical and problem solving skills
• An openness to learn and try new techniques
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment - working independently or with others to overcome obstacles
• Capable of analysing and reporting on technical data
• Eligible or holder of current SC security clearance
• Experience of working with the Xilinx chip family
• Familiarity with the application of a systems engineering approach across the design and development life cycle
• Experience using the Mentor Xpedition PCB design tool and SPICE
• Experience creating DO254 compliant electronic systems
• APNT systems domain knowledge and/or experience in a similar field

Understanding of environmental requirements (shock, vibration, EMC, etc.), experience applying these requirements to a design and experience testing for these requirements.

About Raytheon UK

With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester and Manchester along with a presence across other customer sites, Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training.

Standard Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave.
• 37hr working week, with an early finish Friday (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements).
• Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities.
• Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold)

Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.

Diversity:

Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.