Senior Electronics Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role emphasizes the design and maintenance of safety systems in the nuclear sector, where you will provide technical leadership and develop innovative solutions for clients. Your expertise in analogue and digital electronics will be crucial in analyzing existing systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and customer trust, and enhance your engineering skills in a mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience in electronics design.
• Strong understanding of analogue electronics design and practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and develop customer solutions.
• Analyze existing systems for replacement or refurbishment.

Skills

Analogue Electronics Design

Digital Electronics Design

Systems Engineering

PCB Layout

Effective Communication

Project Management

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium

DOORS

Digital Oscilloscopes

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The Senior Electronic Engineer will be part of a team providing services in support of analogue, digital (FPGA), and computer-based safety systems. The team covers a broad scope from requirements to design and maintenance of systems and products, emphasizing robust classical analysis and modelling of analogue instrumentation front-ends.

Location: Wimborne, UK

Your Responsibilities

1. Carry out all work ethically, safely, and according to industry standards and best practices within the nuclear sector.
2. Provide technical leadership within your area of expertise for the team and the company.
3. Develop customer solutions and support discussions with customer representatives to agree on optimal outcomes regarding cost, timescale, and implementation.
4. Peer review technical reports, drawings, and designs for safety, functionality, and compliance.
5. Analyze existing systems to determine requirements for replacement or refurbishment.
6. Support project managers and team leaders with technical expertise.
7. Coordinate with suppliers regarding third-party equipment supply and support.
8. Occasionally assist with installation and commissioning at customer sites.
9. Enhance personal engineering skills in safety systems and instrumentation.
10. Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and modernization.

Your Qualifications

1. Degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent industry experience in electronics design, including schematic design, PCB layout, and mixed-mode simulation (e.g., Altium).
2. Strong understanding of analogue electronics design, including noise, frequency response, cabling, and temperature effects, with practical experience in analysis and modelling.
3. Knowledge of major digital electronics families and device categories.
4. Experience in systems engineering of complete electronic systems, including integration, thermal, and reliability considerations.
5. Proficiency with modern instrumentation such as digital oscilloscopes and programmable instruments.
6. Experience managing team workloads.
7. Familiarity with systems engineering tools like DOORS is advantageous.
8. Effective communication skills, both oral and written.

About Us

Ultra Energy, a unit of Curtiss-Wright, is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing for heavily regulated markets like nuclear, aerospace, and oil & gas. We develop sensors and control solutions for harsh, mission-critical environments, prioritizing safety and customer trust.

We do not accept unsolicited agency submissions. Agencies must be invited and have signed agreements with our Talent Acquisition team. Resumes sent directly to employees or affiliates will not be considered for fees and become Curtiss-Wright property.

Additional Information

This role may involve exposure to export-controlled information and require security screening. Ineligibility may lead to withdrawal of employment offers.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, disability, age, or other protected statuses. Accommodation requests during recruitment should be directed to Talent Acquisition.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing