Senior Electronics Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in autonomous technology for Defence and Security seeks a Senior Electronics Engineer in Birmingham. This role involves taking ownership of design and development of innovative electronic systems while collaborating within an agile team. Enjoy a supportive environment with a focus on impactful engineering solutions, offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Free breakfast and lunch

Death in service cover

Pension scheme (up to 4% matched)

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong background in electronics/hardware.
• Experienced in PCB design and assembly.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cutting-edge electronic systems.
• Collaborate across disciplines to create system-level solutions.
• Mentor Junior Engineers and support production activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality commitment

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Hardware debugging

Job description

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We're looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer who thrives on technical ownership and enjoys system-level thinking. Happy to consider a salary from £55K pa and above (depending on experience)

We’re a small, agile team tackling big engineering challenges so you’ll have the freedom to take real ownership of your work and see the direct impact of your designs in systems deployed worldwide.

OpenWorks Engineering develop CUAS, Air Defence and Optical Surveillance, Sensing and Tracking Technology for Defence and Security.

We’ve developed an award winning and innovative drone capture and autonomous optical detection and tracking technology. The systems offer the capability to protect high profile assets, facilities, the public and VIPs from the threats posed by Aerial threats.

We are very proud to have supported a wide range of law enforcement and military operators protecting many of the most high profile sites and individuals around the world.

The amazing things we do are only possible because of a dedicated and passionate team.

We’re happy to consider a salary from £55K pa and above (depending on experience)

• Performance related bonus

• Free breakfast and a free freshly cooked lunch daily served by Chef Mark and his team

• Death in service cover to protect those close to you

• Pension scheme (up to 4% matched contribution)

• A high-energy and supportive work environment, based in the beautiful Northumberland countryside

• A positive company culture. We enable change, encourage challenge and demonstrate commitment

Main responsibilities:

You'll design and develop cutting-edge electronic systems and play a key role in taking products from concept through to real-world deployment.

This role is predominantly on-site, offering flexible working based on project needs and hands-on time with real hardware in our fully equipped lab and workshop.

You’ll:

• Define and develop robust, scalable electronics systems for complex electro-mechanical and optoelectronic products
• Collaborate across disciplines (mechanical, software, systems) to shape system-level solutions
• Act as a technical authority within the Research and Development team, mentor Junior Engineers and review designs
• Support production through DFM, DFT and troubleshooting activities
• Engage with supply chain to ensure continuity, manage obsolescence and introduce new technologies
• Interface with external labs to meet regulatory and certification standards (EMC, environmental etc.)
• Support international customers with technical queries and field issues

What we’re looking for:

• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality in everything you do
• Strong background in electronics / hardware
• Confident in schematic capture, PCB layout, system diagrams and hardware debugging
• PCB design capability with hands-on skills (e.g. soldering, rework, prototype assembly)
• Technically curious and creative with a passion for solving real-world problems
• Self-motivated, self-driven and able to work independently
• Excellent at organising your own work and managing time effectively
• A clear communicator who thrives in collaborative team environments

What you’ll get:

• The autonomy to lead diverse project teams across exciting, real world technical challenges
• The opportunity to help shape ground breaking products
• Work on meaningful, technically complex problems with real impact
• Exposure to international environments and cutting edge innovations
• A culture that rewards initiative, curiosity and ownership

As a small, high-performance team (with approx 60 people), we offer the opportunity for a professional to have autonomy and responsibility. You’ll directly see the impact of your efforts.

More about us:

Vision

Help protect the territory and airspace of NATO countries and their allies.

Mission

Be a world-leading provider of autonomous technology for Surveillance applications and Defence

Values

Be a good egg: Earn respect, have mutual trust and be honest

Do cool stuff: We develop cool tech with an awesome team, and we get stuff done

Be empowered: We are autonomous, reliable and take personal responsibility

We are one team: Look out for each other and the team

Things go wrong: Fail fast, learn and move on

Have fun: We’re doing amazing things with passionate people