Junior Electronic Design Engineer

Fortress Recruit Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in Poole is seeking a Junior Electronic Design Engineer. This full-time, permanent role offers an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to gain hands-on experience in electronic design and work alongside seasoned professionals. Key responsibilities include assisting with electronic hardware creation, supporting schematic and PCB layout production, and preparing technical documentation. Candidates should have a qualification in Electronics or Electrical Engineering and some practical experience. The position encourages skill development and collaboration within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Structured support and mentoring

Opportunity to grow within a collaborative team

Exposure to rewarding projects

Qualifications

• Some practical experience in electronic or electrical hardware development is needed.
• Understanding of power supplies or electrical distribution is required.
• A proactive mindset with good communication skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the design and development of electronic hardware.
• Supporting the production of schematics and PCB layouts.
• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation.
• Working closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Assisting with validation, testing, and design reviews.
• Supporting ongoing improvements for existing systems.

Skills

Power electronics

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

Qualification in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (HNC, HND, or degree)

Job description

Fortress Recruit is working with a well-established engineering organisation to appoint a Junior Electronic Design Engineer to their team in Poole.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to build hands‑on experience in electronic and electrical design, working alongside experienced engineers on projects that support complex systems operating in demanding environments. You’ll be involved across the design lifecycle, gaining exposure to robust hardware development for next‑generation technology.

Key responsibilities include :

• Assisting with the design and development of electronic hardware, with a focus on power supply and electrical distribution
• Supporting the production of schematics and PCB layouts using recognised CAD tools
• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation such as specifications, bills of materials, and test records
• Working closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to support system integration
• Assisting with validation, testing, and design reviews throughout the development lifecycle
• Supporting ongoing improvements and obsolescence management for existing systems

To be considered for this role, you'll have :

• A qualification in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (HNC, HND, or degree level)
• Some practical experience in electronic or electrical hardware development (industry, placement, or project-based)
• An understanding of power electronics, power supplies, or electrical distribution
• An interest and / or knowledge in full product lifecycle, from concept through to manufacture
• A willingness to learn and develop skills while supporting both new and existing designs
• A proactive mindset with good attention to detail and clear communication skills
• Full right to work in the UK (5 years residency without requirement for visa or sponsorship)

This role offers structured support, mentoring, and the chance to grow within a collaborative and forward‑thinking engineering team, working on technically interesting and rewarding products.

This is a full‑time, permanent role based on‑site in Poole, Dorset, with possibility of travel to UK and overseas customer sites for support or installation activities as experience develops.

For a confidential conversation or to request a full job description, please get in touch by applying with your full CV.