Senior Electronics Engineer

Expleo UK LTD; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector seeks an experienced engineer based in Portsmouth. The role focuses on troubleshooting legacy systems and integrating modern technology within established frameworks. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering and a strong background in analogue and digital electronics. This opportunity offers a collaborative environment with competitive benefits and the chance to work on critical projects that contribute to national security.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Opportunity for skill development

Expleo Academy training courses

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, ideally electronics.
• Strong knowledge of analogue and digital electronics.
• Experience in troubleshooting complex circuits.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults in legacy electronics systems.
• Maintaining system functionality under constraints.
• Creating and updating technical documentation.

Skills

Analogue electronics

Digital electronics

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Overview

It is expected that this role will operate from our customers site, as such you will be expected at site at Portsmouth 5 days a week.

We are looking for an energetic and driven engineer with broad expertise, however of particular interest would be candidates with (in order of priority) marine, military, aerospace or rail experience.

This role represents a great opportunity to work in a role which contributes directly to the security of the UK and our allies. Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and troubleshooting faults in legacy electronics systems, including analogue and digital circuits, radar, communication systems, navigation equipment, HV and control systems
• Defining repairs, component-level replacements, and calibration of ageing hardware, often with obsolete or hard-to-source components
• Maintaining system functionality under constraints of outdated technology and limited documentation
• Reverse-engineer circuits, schematics, and systems where original documentation are incomplete or unavailable
• Creating and updating technical documentation, including wiring diagrams, component lists, and maintenance procedures, to support ongoing operations
• Identify equivalent modern components to replace obsolete parts while ensuring compatibility and compliance. Use legacy test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers.) and adapt modern tools for compatibility with older systems
• Integrating modern electronics (e.g., micro-controllers, sensors) into existing systems, ensuring seamless operation
• Document and mitigate risks associated with ageing equipment, including reliability and cybersecurity concerns

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering with ideally electronics background. Where applicable suitable experience in addition to a lower qualification would be acceptable

Essential skills

• Strong knowledge of analogue and digital electronics, including thermionic valves, transistors, and early integrated circuits
• Proficiency in troubleshooting complex circuits using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analysers

Desired skills

• The use of related SAP transactions (can be part of training) is desirable

Experience

• Experience in electronics engineering, ideally with exposure to legacy systems or defence projects

What do I need before I apply

• UK sole National
• SC Cleared
• Ability/willingness to work within the Portsmouth area full time

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive