Senior Electronic Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company is seeking an expert in circuit design and PCB technology to take charge of complex projects. This pivotal role requires leadership in engineering practices, along with hands-on experience in power management and communication systems. Ideal candidates should have a strong academic background and extensive project leadership experience, contributing strategically to innovative projects while mentoring less experienced engineers.

Benefits

Group Pension Plan – with matched contributions up to 5%

Income Protection Scheme & Employee Assistance Program

Company Share Incentive Plan & Save-As-You-Earn Scheme

Discounts on Gym Memberships

Rewards Platform – including high street discounts, employee benefits, and health & wellbeing offerings

Qualifications

• Around 10 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in leading and supervising projects or teams.
• Comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding of electronics design.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert knowledge in circuit design and PCB technology.
• Define and review system architectures and oversee production processes.
• Drive process improvements and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Electronics design

Project management

Circuit emulation

Education

Strong degree in a related discipline accredited by the IET

Job description

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• Group Pension Plan – with matched contributions up to 5%
• Income Protection Scheme & Employee Assistance Program
• Company Share Incentive Plan & Save-As-You-Earn Scheme
• Discounts on Gym Memberships
• Rewards Platform – including high street discounts, employee benefits, and health & wellbeing offerings

The role:

This role involves providing expert knowledge in circuit design, components, and PCB technology, with a focus on EMC, power management, servo control, processor interfacing, and communications. The candidate will play a pivotal leadership role within projects, setting high standards for engineering practices and being recognized as an expert in their field. Responsibilities include defining and reviewing system architectures, overseeing power and signal transmission, and ensuring effective power management and production processes. The role also requires regular interaction with senior management and key stakeholders, contributing to both tactical and strategic aspects of projects and team development. The individual will drive process improvements, foster innovation, and lead the technical aspects of multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring systematic approaches are adopted. Additionally, the role includes resource planning, mentoring, and supporting the training and development of engineers within a sub-team.

What we want from you:

• Strong degree in a related discipline accredited by the IET, with around 10 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in leading and supervising projects or teams.
• Comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding of electronics design.
• Proficient in analysis-based activities, including circuit emulation, performance assessments, and power budgeting.
• Ability to identify key project risks, schedules, critical design activities, and develop effective mitigation strategies.

For Security Clearance reasons to work this role you must have British citizenship or be a dual national with British citizenship

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