Senior Electronics Design Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency seeks a Senior Electrical and Electronic Design Engineer to lead the design and development of complex systems in Blandford Forum. The role involves mentoring junior engineers, overseeing project specifications, and conducting tests for aerospace and defence industries. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience and expertise in test equipment. This is a full-time permanent position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering (design and implementation).
• Experience designing test equipment and analogue/digital interface circuits.
• Must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of electrical/electronic design specifications.
• Provide accurate progress and status updates to project management.
• Conduct and supervise testing, including factory and site acceptance tests.

Skills

Electrical and electronic design

Analogue and digital circuit design

Test equipment design

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

Formal engineering qualification in electrical or electronic design

Tools

National Instruments hardware and software

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Yolk Recruitment Ltd

Location:

Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

MERITUS Talent are working with a company who company develop automated test systems and equipment for industries like aerospace, defence, and telecoms - for the recruitment of a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to join their Dorset office on a permanent full-time basis

Job Title: Senior Electrical and Electronic Design Engineer
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Location: Blandford
Type: Permanent

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Electrical and Electronic Design Engineer to lead the conceptual design, development, and successful delivery of complex electrical/electronic systems. This role includes providing technical guidance and mentoring junior engineers, ensuring high standards of design documentation, and supporting the full lifecycle of product development.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical and electronic design, particularly in the development of test equipment, with a strong background in both analogue and digital circuit design.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the creation of electrical/electronic design specifications and oversee work packages for the team

Prepare cost estimates and contribute to project quotations

Act as the lead technical engineer on assigned projects, reporting to the Project Manager

Provide accurate progress and status updates to the project management team

Liaise with customers and internal teams to clarify requirements and ensure design specifications are met

Oversee the development of robust and accurate electrical drawings and electronic documentation

Design PCBs when required and review colleagues' schematics and wiring schedules for accuracy

Approve manufacturing drawing packs to confirm build readiness

Provide technical support and mentorship to less experienced engineers

Collaborate closely with manufacturing during assembly and testing phases

Conduct and supervise testing, including factory and site acceptance tests (FAT/SAT)

Research, source, and specify components as required

Maintain and update drawings in line with industry standards

Generate technical reference documents and user handbooks as needed

Stay up to date with relevant design standards and industry trends

Key Attributes

Accurate, methodical, and detail-oriented

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and address issues early

Capable of producing wiring schedules and schematics that support efficient manufacturing

Strong communication skills, both internally and with customers

Comfortable working on a variety of projects simultaneously

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Formal engineering qualification in electrical or electronic design

Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering (design and implementation)

Experience designing test equipment and analogue/digital interface circuits

Must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

Experience in power engineering

Experience with National Instruments hardware and software