Senior Electronics Development Engineer

Innovate Recruitment Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering recruitment firm is looking for a Senior Electronics Development Engineer in Stafford to join their team. The role involves designing, testing, and developing advanced electrical and electronic systems. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in low-voltage systems, relevant qualifications, and excellent problem-solving skills. This position offers the opportunity to work on multiple projects, ensuring technical and project objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with low-voltage electrical/electronic systems required.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements in engineering environments.
• Experience in digital/analogue circuit design is desirable.
• Familiarity with software or programming concepts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test systems and procedures.
• Conduct development, verification, and qualification testing.
• Support schematic capture, circuit design, and component selection.
• Perform laboratory testing and documentation according to company procedures.
• Participate in design reviews and technical meetings.
• Support on-site commissioning and trials, occasionally overseas.

Skills

Hands-on experience with low-voltage electrical/electronic systems

Strong understanding of health and safety requirements in engineering environments

Excellent organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Flexible and proactive

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

Education

HNC/HND/BTEC or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Senior Electronics Development Engineer

Defence

Stafford

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Development Engineer to join our engineering team, supporting the design, testing, and development of advanced electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems. Reporting to the Lead Development Engineer, you'll work across multiple projects, from concept to qualification, ensuring solutions meet technical and project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop test systems and procedures.


• Conduct development, verification, and qualification testing.


• Support schematic capture, circuit design, and component selection.


• Perform laboratory testing and documentation in line with company procedures.


• Participate in design reviews and technical meetings.


• Support on-site commissioning and trials, occasionally overseas.

Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with low-voltage electrical/electronic systems.


• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements in engineering environments.


• Experience in digital/analogue circuit design (desirable).


• Familiarity with software or programming concepts (desirable).


• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• Able to plan and manage testing programmes (e.g. EMC, vibration, environmental).


• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.


• Flexible, proactive, and eager to learn.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/BTEC or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).


• Relevant professional experience in a similar role