MEMS Electronics Technologist (Hybrid)

RTX Corporation; Almondsbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible options

Pension match

Private health insurance

25 days leave

Early finish Friday

Career development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in the UK seeks an engineer to advance MEMS inertial sensor development. You will plan and perform experimental investigations, analyse data and translate findings into recommendations.

The role requires hands-on analogue circuit design, data analysis (MATLAB), embedded C and FPGA (VHDL), plus collaboration across disciplines to deliver high-performance electronics. Experience in MEMS tech is desirable; the team focuses on cutting-edge sensor technology and provides training

Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree not essential; role benefits from advanced study.
• Experience in analogue circuit design for low noise and high accuracy.
• Experience using circuit design tools (Xpedition, PSpice, Tanner).
• Experience in data analysis with MATLAB and data gathering/analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experimental investigations for MEMS inertial sensors.
• Analyse performance data and translate results into technical recommendations.
• Provide technical leadership on opportunities for innovation (chiplets, SoC, SiP).
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to resolve challenges in high-performance electronics.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and design recommendations.
• Contribute to brainstorming, problem-solving, and innovation activities.
• Plan and deliver technical work packages and track progress.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Low-noise design

Data analysis (MATLAB)

Embedded software in C

FPGA design (VHDL)

System architecture understanding

Laboratory testing

MEMS experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Xpedition

Pspice

Tanner tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experimental investigations to evaluate and advance electronic design and sensor performance.
• Analyse performance data, interpret results and translate findings into technical recommendations.
• Provide technical leadership in identifying opportunities for innovation, including emerging electronics technologies such as chiplets, System-on-Chip (SoC) and System-in-Package (SiP).
• Explore how advances in electronics can deliver competitive advantages in sensor and Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) designs.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including target performance specifications, experimental findings and design recommendations.
• Contribute to technical brainstorming, problem-solving and innovation activities.
• Plan and deliver technical work packages, tracking progress and communicating technical status to stakeholders.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to resolve technical challenges and support the development of high-performance electronic solutions.

Candidates do not require prior experience of working in an R&D environment, however, experience within an academic or industrial environment will strengthen the application. Applicants should have the aptitude to successfully conduct original and innovative research, with the support and guidance from the experienced team they will be part of. The ability to comprehend and assimilate key aspects of the multiple disciplines encompassed within MEMS technology is also critical. The position provides the opportunity to gain valuable experience and expertise at the cutting edge of MEMS inertial sensor development., Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or other relevant subject

Candidate Requirements

• Post-graduate degree not essential; however, nature of role will benefit from this
• Experience in Analogue circuit design for low noise and high accuracy, AtoD and DtoA conversion, Signal processing.
• Experience in Electronic design capture/simulation/layout tools (e.g. Xpedition, Pspice, Tanner tools)
• Experience in use of data analysis tools (e.g. MATLAB) and understanding of data gathering and analysis
• Demonstrable ability to innovate and generate ideas (e.g. publications, conference papers, patents)
• Experience working in laboratory environment and conducting experiments and investigationsPractical ability to set up, debug and test breadboard electronics circuits for proof-of-concept and prototype development
• Ability to understand system architectures in order to optimise electronics and signal processing to achieve high performance
• Experience with embedded software in C and FPGA design in VHDL

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Basic understanding of MEMS technology
• Understanding of transducer technologies and techniques
• Experience of working in an R&D environment
• Experience in the design, operation or use of MEMS inertial sensors
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems while integrating components or subassemblies
• Experience in generating test plans, leading verification campaigns, writing test reports, and briefing customers
• Experience in integrating analogue circuits with digital components including microprocessors, FPGAs, or programmable logic devices
• Experience with ASIC development and specification
• Understanding of control systems and using MATLAB / Simulink
• Understanding of digital signal processing and digital filter design

Collins Aerospace is one of the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and defence products. We design, manufacture and service systems and components and provide integrated solutions for commercial, regional, business and military aircraft, helicopters and other platforms. With facilities located in both Plymouth and Bristol, we design and manufacture products for control, navigation and guidance for surface and air applications in the global aerospace and defence markets. Our world leading products include the innovative MEMS based IMUs and the digital terrain reference navigation system, TERPROM®. Our aggressive growth plan includes development and extension of our current technologies into wider markets including civil aircraft applications with manufacturing of our sensor technology through our Joint Venture Silicon Sensing Systems Limited. The Technology Development team plays a critical role in the delivery of state of the art MEMS sensors used in these products. This multidisciplinary team is focused on the further development of our world class inertial MEMS technology portfolio and is driving innovation in both sensor design and processing techniques. We are seeking enthusiastic and talented individuals to work within our highly experienced team in this exciting technology area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working options.
• Excellent 2:1 matched pension contribution (up to 10%).
• Private health insurance and life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus the ability to buy or sell up to 5 more.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Career development, mentorship, and world-class training opportunities.
• And much more!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger, with a team whose impact stretches across the world, and beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionised systems for specialised aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.