Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Phoenix SC Ltd; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation design organization based in the UK is looking for senior design engineers specializing in electronics and firmware engineering. You will design and simulate schematics, develop embedded firmware, and ensure timely delivery of work packages. The ideal candidate requires at least 5 years of experience and a relevant degree. Benefits include a hybrid work model, pension scheme, and various employee support programs.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Nine day fortnight

Pension Scheme

Healthcare Scheme

Cycle scheme

Home & Tech scheme

Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme

Employee supported volunteering days

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electronic design and development.
• Proficiency in embedded programming.
• Strong schematic design and capture skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate schematics.
• Review PCB layouts.
• Develop embedded firmware.
• Take ownership of assigned work packages.

Skills

Electronic design

Embedded programming

Schematic design

PCB layout review

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering

Tools

OrCAD

KiCAD

VHDL

C

Allegro

Job description

Overview

Phoenix Solutions & Consulting have partnered with a leading Aviation Design Organisation who are seeking to add senior design Engineers specialising in electronics or firmware engineering for avionics and maritime applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate schematics (OrCAD and KiCAD experience preferred).
• Review PCB layouts (experience with Allegro is a plus).
• Develop embedded firmware (VHDL and C).
• Support verification and qualification processes (knowledge of DO-178, DO-254, BS EN 61508 beneficial).
• Take ownership of assigned work packages, ensuring timely delivery within budget and technical requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in electronic engineering or similar in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electronic design and development.
• Strong schematic design and capture skills (OrCAD experience ideal).
• Proficiency in embedded programming.
• Right to live and work in the United Kingdom
• Holding or eligibility for Security Clearance

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working flexibility
• Nine day fortnight
• Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Cycle scheme
• Home & Tech scheme
• Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme
• Employee supported volunteering days