Senior Electronics Engineer

ALTEN; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an experienced Electronics Design Engineer to develop innovative solutions in safety-critical fields. This role requires over 10 years of design experience and expertise in micro-electronics and PCB design, focusing on fuzing systems. The ideal candidate will work in highly regulated environments and possess strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, prioritizing career development and personal growth.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working options

Regular team gatherings

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in electronics design.
• Proven expertise in micro-electronics and compact PCB design.
• Comfortable working in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of micro-electronics and PCB systems.
• Deliver innovative design solutions for fuzing systems.
• Manage technical risks and apply structured review processes.

Skills

Micro-electronics expertise

Compact PCB design

Fuzing systems knowledge

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electronics Design Engineer with deep expertise in micro-electronics, compact PCB design, and fuzing systems. In this role, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge, highly reliable solutions for complex and regulated environments, including defence applications.

You will play a key role in designing, validating, and delivering miniature electronic systems that push the boundaries of performance, safety, and durability. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you\'ll take projects from concept to production, ensuring designs meet the highest standards while managing risks and meeting cost and schedule targets.

Your main responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of micro-electronics and compact PCB systems.
• Deliver innovative design solutions that balance performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Design and integrate electronics for fuzing and safety-critical munition systems.
• Carry out detailed circuit design, simulation, and signal integrity analysis.
• Integrate microcontrollers, sensors, and power management into compact designs.
• Support system-level integration and troubleshooting during build and test phases.
• Validate designs through comprehensive testing and analysis, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Manage technical risks and apply structured design review processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve design challenges and ensure successful prototype and production build.
• Ensure all design work is well-documented, traceable, and compliant with internal and external requirements.

Who are we looking for?

• Passionate about engineering
• Result-oriented
• Proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• 10+ years\' experience in electronics design.
• Proven expertise in micro-electronics, miniature and compact PCB design.
• Direct experience working with fuzing systems and safety-critical munition electronics.
• Comfortable working in highly regulated environments, including with munitions.
• Eligible for UK Eyes Only Security Clearance (UKEO SC clearable).
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and ability to manage design risks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We\'re here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

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