Senior Electronics Design Engineer

Vibe Recruit; Torquay; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibe Recruit seeks a Senior Electronics Design Engineer in Torquay to lead multi-disciplinary electronic design from concept through to manufacture and test. You will develop analogue and digital circuits, embedded firmware for ARM microcontrollers, and robust test methods across laser drivers and opto-electronic modules.

Join a world-class team delivering cutting-edge photonics products for satellite, industrial sensing and biomedical imaging, with opportunities for hands-on prototyping and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Electrical/Electronics engineering.
• Experience in electronics design and development.
• Analogue/digital/mixed-signal circuit design experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead electronic design from concept to manufacture and test.
• Design electronic sub-systems including requirements analysis and specifications.
• Develop laser drivers and optical detection circuits and digital control electronics.
• Maintain embedded firmware for digital control of opto-electronic subsystems.
• Support gate reviews and handover to production.

Skills

Analog/digital/mixed-signal design

ARM microcontroller firmware

Schematic capture

Lab testing & prototyping

MISRA coding standards

RF design (nice to have)

Communication & problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

Laboratory test equipment

Job description

Senior Electronics Design Engineer

A world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing now has a need for a Senior Electronics Design Engineer. The ideal candidate will possess a diverse skill set across both analogue and digital, covering hardware and firmware design aspects for embedded (ARM based) microprocessor systems.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team including optical and mechanical engineers developing new cutting-edge products for applications in Satellite communications, industrial sensing and biomedical imaging, which will drive and deliver sustained revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Electronic design engineering from concept to manufacture and test.
• Lead the design of electronic sub-systems including requirements analysis and development of specifications.
• Design of laser drivers, optical detection circuits and digital control electronics.
• Produce and maintain embedded firmware/software associated with digital control of opto-electronic sub-systems.
• Reliability and parts stress analysis, obsolescence management as required.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to perform electronic design, analysis and test.
• Prepare presentation material and reports to a high standard for all phases of NPD/NPI.
• Follow and maintain robust procedures to ensure right first-time design
• Support gate reviews and handover process from design to production.
• Support manufacture and test of product on occasional basis.
• Present results clearly and concisely for both internal and external customers.
• Deliver projects to plan and within budget constraints.

The Specialist Skills and Knowledge Required

• Bachelor's degree level in Electrical and/or Electronics engineering
• Industrial experience in an electronics design & development function
• Good analogue/digital/mixed signal circuit design
• Experience in Firmware/Software development for ARM based micro's.
• Schematic capture and layout
• Experience with prototyping and laboratory test equipment.
• Knowledge or familiarity with MISRA or similar coding standards desirable
• RF design experience would be an advantage.
• Adaptable in often rapid changing design requirements and customer needs.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving initiatives

You’ll be part of a team shaping the future of photonics, working with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with talented engineers and contribute to products that make a global impact.