MEMS Electronics Technologist (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Patchway; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Pension plan

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney seeks a senior electronics engineer to plan and execute investigations, analyse data, and translate results into technical recommendations. You will lead innovation efforts in sensor electronics, MEMS, and IMU design, while developing documentation and collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-performance solutions.

The role requires a strong background in analogue circuit design, data analysis and lab testing, with hybrid onsite/offsite work and security clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related subject.
• Post-graduate degree beneficial but not essential.
• Experience in analogue circuit design for low noise and high accuracy.
• Experience with electronic design capture/simulation/layout tools (Xpedition, Pspice, Tanner).
• Experience with data analysis tools (MATLAB) and data gathering/analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate (publications, patents).
• Experience in laboratory environment, experiments and investigations.
• Ability to setup, debug and test breadboard circuits for proof-of-concept.
• Ability to understand system architectures to optimise electronics and signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experimental investigations to evaluate electronic design and sensor performance.
• Analyse performance data, interpret results and translate findings into technical recommendations.
• Provide technical leadership in identifying opportunities for innovation incl. chiplets, SoC and SiP.
• Explore how electronics advances can improve sensor and IMU designs.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including target specs and findings.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to resolve challenges and support high-performance electronics.

Skills

Analogue circuit design

A/D conversion

D/A conversion

Signal processing

Laboratory testing

Embedded test procedures

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Xpedition

PSpice

Tanner tools

MATLAB

VHDL

Job description

Location: Almondsbury, Bristol, City of

Role Type: Hybrid

What You Will Do

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or other relevant subject.
• 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 investigations.
• Practical 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.

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.
• Experience with embedded software in C and FPGA design in VHDL.

What We Offer

• 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!

Security Clearance

Note: The successful candidate must hold an active or be willing and eligible to obtain SC level security clearance. Project access restrictions may also apply to some nationalities.

Hybrid Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Equal Employment Opportunity

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.