Senior Electronics Engineer

Navartis; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in East Midlands seeks a Senior Electronics Engineer to lead hardware and firmware projects for rail-based systems. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electronic Engineering and a minimum of 5 years experience. You'll oversee projects, ensuring safety and quality standards, while developing embedded firmware. A competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

37-hour work week with early Friday finish

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant hands-on experience.
• Strong track record in the rail sector or safety-critical industries.
• Proven ability to manage technical communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of projects for rail-based systems.
• Supervise junior engineers and apprentices.
• Gather requirements from customers.

Skills

Electronic hardware development

Firmware development in C/C++/Python

PCB layout

High-voltage electronics experience

Customer liaison and communication

Education

Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering

Tools

KiCad

Altium

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of electronic hardware and firmware projects for rail-based systems.
• Design, prototype and layout analogue and digital circuits (including high-speed designs).
• Develop embedded firmware in C, C++ and / or Python for 8-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers (PIC, AVR, ARM, TMS320).
• Carry out detailed diagnostics, reverse engineering and repair of legacy or obsolete systems.
• Use simulation and modelling tools (SPICE, Matlab, Simulink) to optimise control and thermal performance.
• Supervise junior engineers and apprentices, fostering a strong safety-first engineering culture.
• Implement safe working practices when handling high-voltage or high-power systems.
• Liaise directly with customers to gather requirements, assess feasibility, and manage expectations.

Essential Skills & Experience for the Senior Electronics Engineer role

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electronic / Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant hands‑on experience in electronic hardware and firmware development.
• Strong track record in the rail sector or other high‑reliability / safety‑critical industries.
• Solid knowledge of analogue / digital electronics, PCB layout (KiCad, Altium or equivalent), and schematic capture.
• Experience working with high-voltage or high-power rail electronics (e.g. traction inverters, power converters).
• Appreciation of a strong "safety culture": safe use of power tools, voltages, and high‑power plant, with ability to lead by example.
• Understanding of risk assessment methods and safe systems of work.
• Proven ability to liaise with customers and manage technical communications clearly and effectively.
• Practical workshop skills, SMD and through‑hole soldering, wiring harness design / assembly, crimping, and machining.

Desirable Technical Skills

• Experience organising and delivering complex hardware and / or firmware projects without compromising performance.
• Knowledge of control systems theory (H∞, LQR, etc.).
• Firmware development to industry quality standards (e.g. MISRA).
• Familiarity with in‑system debugging tools (JTAG, SWD).
• Experience developing high‑reliability or mission‑critical systems for rail, defense, medical or nuclear sectors.
• Competence with diagnosing and restoring obsolete or unsupported equipment.

Salary

Salary : £40,000 - £50,000 dependant on level of experience plus package including;

• 37-hour work week with an early Friday finish.
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), with Christmas shutdown.
• Technical leadership within a highly respected team supporting national rail infrastructure.
• Long-term career development with continued investment in R&D and innovation