Senior Electronics Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency in Chertsey is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to design advanced defence technology systems. This role involves developing digital and analogue circuits and ensuring compliance with UK standards. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electronics/Engineering, experience with OrCAD, and current UK Security Clearance. The position offers long-term contracts with competitive daily rates and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Hybrid working

Long-term contracts

Qualifications

• Strong track record in electronics design & development (digital + analogue).
• Knowledge of legislative compliance (UKCA/CE, EMC, RoHS, Safety).
• Current UK Security Clearance (SC/DV eligible).

Responsibilities

• Designing digital & analogue circuits, PCBs, and systems.
• Driving systems integration, including hands-on fault finding.
• Preparing high-quality documentation (schematics, BoMs, change notes, etc.).

Skills

electronics design & development

fault finding & integration

collaboration & problem-solving

Education

Degree in Electronics/Engineering

Tools

OrCAD

Job description

Overview

Are you an Electronics Engineer who loves taking ideas from concept to cutting-edge solutions? This is your chance to join a dynamic design team, working on advanced defence technology that makes a real impact. As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you’ll be the go-to expert for designing digital & analogue circuits, PCBs, and systems, ensuring seamless integration, compliance, and delivery. You’ll play a key role in turning requirements into solutions – and solutions into systems trusted in the field.

Responsibilities

• Designing digital & analogue circuits, PCBs, and systems
• Taking projects from concept → design → manufacture → customer acceptance
• Driving systems integration, including hands-on fault finding
• Collaborating with internal teams & external stakeholders
• Working with external test houses to ensure compliance (CE/UKCA, EMC, RoHS, Safety)
• Preparing high-quality documentation (schematics, BoMs, change notes, etc.)
• Presenting at design reviews and supporting technical discussions

Qualifications

• Strong track record in electronics design & development (digital + analogue)
• Experience with OrCAD or similar schematic tools
• Knowledge of legislative compliance (UKCA/CE, EMC, RoHS, Safety)
• Hands-on approach with excellent fault-finding & integration skills
• Degree in Electronics/Engineering (or equivalent)
• Current UK Security Clearance (SC/DV eligible)
• Experience with MoD customers & defence equipment standards (Sonar experience = big plus!)
• Strong collaboration & problem-solving skills

Outside IR35, fantastic daily rates, hybrid working, long term contracts.

Ready to power the next of electronics in defence? Apply now and take your career to the next level.