R&D Electronics Engineer

Melbreck technical recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm in Bristol is searching for an Electronics Engineer to design and develop low-power electronics for aerospace applications. Candidates should have 5-10 years of relevant experience and a degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering. The position offers a salary of up to £60,000, an industry-leading pension, and a four-day work week every other week. Join a dynamic R&D team focused on innovative technology solutions.

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 aerospace electronics design.
• Detailed knowledge of ATEX and regulation compliance.
• Ability to conduct complex investigations.

Responsibilities

• Develop electronics designs for sensors and aircraft equipment.
• Test prototypes of electronic circuits.
• Integrate electronics with mechanical and software components.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Technical report writing

Embedded microprocessor programming

Knowledge of aerospace standards

Sensor design experience

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Relevant technical/scientific subject

Job description

Electronics Engineer – Up to £60,000 – 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 an 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 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.

Electronics Engineer – Role description:

• Develop electronics designs for sensors and other equipment of an aircraft.
• Develop 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.

Electronics 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.

Electronics 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.

Electronics Engineer – Required characteristics:

• A desire to 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.

Electronics Engineer – What’s on offer:

• Up to £60,000
• 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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