Senior Electronic Engineer

Copello Global; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello Global is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join the Systems Engineering team in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on developing innovative electronic products from concept through to manufacture, collaborating with hardware, software, firmware and manufacturing teams.

Key responsibilities include designing analogue, digital and mixed-signal circuits, producing schematics, and supporting PCB design, system integration and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with analogue and digital design.
• Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB design tools.
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI principles and lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analogue, digital and mixed-signal circuits.
• Produce specifications, schematics, and support PCB design activities.
• Support system integration, verification, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Work with hardware, software, firmware and manufacturing teams throughout product lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to product improvement.
• Ensure designs meet performance, quality, reliability and manufacturability requirements.

Skills

Analogue design

Digital design

Schematic capture

PCB design

RF design

Lab testing

Debugging

Team collaboration

Security clearance

EMC/EMI knowledge

Education

Electronic Engineering degree

Job description

Our client is a leading technology business specialising in the design and manufacture of advanced communications and electronic systems for a range of high-performance applications.

They are seeking an Electronics Engineer to join their Systems Engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on the development of innovative electronic products, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions from concept through to manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop analogue, digital, and mixed-signal electronic circuits
• Produce technical specifications, schematics, and support PCB design activities
• Support system integration, verification, validation, and troubleshooting activities
• Work closely with hardware, software, firmware, and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous product improvement
• Ensure designs meet performance, quality, reliability, and manufacturability requirements

About You

• Degree-qualified in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience in analogue and digital electronic design
• Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB design tools
• Understanding of electronic testing, debugging, and laboratory equipment
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
• Experience within RF, communications, or high-frequency electronics
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI principles and electronic manufacturing processes

The Opportunity

• Work on technically challenging projects within an innovative engineering environment
• Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to products supporting communications, aerospace, defence, and advanced technology sectors
• Opportunity to influence products throughout the full development lifecycle

Please note

• This role will require security clearance eligibility and a 5 year UK residency or ILR
• This role requires 3 days on site in County Durham
• Experience in the defence, aerospace or telecommunications is preferred but not essential.