Principal R&D Electronics Engineer

Melbreck technical recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Bristol is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer to join their R&D team. This role involves leading the development of low-power electronics for aircraft applications, supporting significant projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in aerospace electronics design and hold a relevant degree. The position offers a salary of up to £85,000, along with attractive benefits including a 4-day working week and chartership mentoring.

Benefits

Industry leading Pension

4 Day working week every other week

Excellent Bonus

Chartership mentoring

Succession plan participation

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in electronics design for aerospace applications.
• Knowledge of ATEX regulations and testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead electronics development for aerospace sensors and equipment.
• Test prototypes and ensure compliance with aerospace standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software engineers.

Skills

Circuit design compliance

Problem-solving

Technical report writing

Embedded programming

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Job description

Principal Electronics Engineer – Up to £85,000 – Bristol

Melbreck Technical are working with a leading designer and manufacturer in the Aerospace sector.

Due to continued growth, they are expanding their technical capability and as such are looking for a Principal Electronics R&D Engineer to join them on a permanent basis ASAP.

The role will be to join a cutting-edge Research & Development team, where you will be supporting and taking the lead on projects that have a significant commercial and technical importance.

This is a full-time position is based in Bristol, UK office, where you will join a small team of R&D engineers working on new technology developments.

Your role will be crucial in the business as you will be directly responsible for developing low-power electronics designs to support our novel technology developments.

You will play a key part in the development of novel technologies and system solutions, covering concept to prototype, as well as attend and leading regular team meetings to review progress against project goals and budgets.

Principal Electronics Engineer – Role description:

• Lead the development electronics designs for sensors and other equipment of an aircraft.
• Lead the development and test prototypes of electronic circuits.
• Analyse circuit designs for compliance against relevant industrial and aerospace standards.
• Work with mechanical and software engineers to integrate electronics and circuit designs with other components and the wider system.
• Work with suppliers to integrate electronics designs into their equipment.
• Work with customers to integrate equipment into test rigs.

Principal Engineer – Required background and experience:

• Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering is preferred, but Aerospace Engineering, or other relevant technical or scientific subject would be considered.
• Between 5 and 10 years’ experience in design of electronics for aerospace applications
• Detailed knowledge of ATEX and related regulations, including BS EN IEC 60079, AC 25.981-1D.
• Programming of embedded microprocessors.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and conduct investigations.
• Proficiency in technical report writing and presentations.

Principal Engineer – Desirable experience:

• Previous experience with sensor design and sensor networks.
• Knowledge of specific Aerospace standards, ARP4754, ARP4761 and ARINC611.
• Experience of a wide range of testing, ranging from bench and lab tests, through to large scale ground and flight testing.

Principal Engineer – Required characteristics:

• A desire learn new skills, to grow, or to become a Chartered Engineer.
• Ability to work within a geographically diverse team using remote tools (e.g. video conferencing).
• Ability to travel within the UK, to the US, and to Europe to support the projects, customers, and suppliers.

Principal Engineer – What’s on offer:

• Up to £85,000
• Industry leading Pension
• 4 Day working week every other week
• Excellent Bonus
• Chartership mentoring
• Being part of the succession plan for a global business.

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