Senior Electronics Design Engineer

QinetiQ Group plc; Ashford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension

Generous holiday allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Group plc in Ashford (Kent) is seeking a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to lead electronic system and PCB design for unmanned target vehicles within the QinetiQ Target Systems department. You will work closely with mechanical and software engineers to ensure performance, safety and regulatory compliance across a family of products.

The role includes detailed analogue/digital design, design records, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Designing electronic products.
• Good working knowledge of PCB and component level circuit design.
• Hands on experience of using electronic test and measurement equipment.
• Competent in technical report writing.
• Using structured and documented work methods.
• Designing RF products (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Electronic system design and PCB design.
• Detailed low-level analogue and digital design to support both new and legacy products.
• Production and maintenance of design records in accordance with company procedures.
• Project Management.
• Provide Technical Support to Engineering Trials Activities.
• Mentoring and assisting in the training of more junior electronic design engineers.

Skills

Electronic design

PCB design

Test equipment usage

Technical report writing

Structured working methods

RF design (desirable)

Education

Degree in electronic engineering

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Job description

As a Senior Electronics Design Engineer, you'll require a strong understanding of Electronic Design Principles and will work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical and software engineers, to ensure all systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for the design and development of electronic systems and payloads for a family of Unmanned Target Vehicles within our QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS) department. QTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of QinetiQ Group PLC specialising in the design and manufacture of a range of state-of-the‑art Unmanned Aerial and Surface Target systems including the world leading Banshee target.

Responsibilities

• Electronic system design and PCB design
• Detailed low-level analogue and digital design to support both new and legacy products
• Production and maintenance of design records in accordance with company procedures
• Project Management
• Provide Technical Support to Engineering Trials Activities
• Mentoring and assisting in the training of more junior electronic design engineers

Essential Experience

• Designing electronic products
• Good working knowledge of PCB and component level circuit design
• Hands on experience of using electronic test and measurement equipment
• Competent in technical report writing
• Using structured and documented work methods
• Designing RF products (desirable), Degree qualified in a relevant field or have equivalent experience and have a minimum of 5 years' experience in an electronic engineering development environment

We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. This role is 37 hours per week based at our Ashford (Kent) site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Electronics Design Engineer at our Ashford site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds., QinetiQ operates state‑of‑the‑art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security. Why Join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in. Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.