Senior Electronics Engineer

Thales Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to join their dynamic team in Reading. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge defence and security solutions, engaging in all aspects of the product lifecycle from design to validation. Candidates will lead multi-disciplinary discussions and mentor junior staff, contributing to a culture of innovation and excellence. The company values flexibility and offers a supportive environment, ensuring that employees can thrive both personally and professionally. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about electronics and looking to make a significant impact in a vital sector.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Strong pension plan

Flexible working hours

Relocation support

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic design throughout the design lifecycle.
• Familiarity with schematic capture and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design complex electronic circuit assemblies from concept to integration.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop optimal solutions.

Skills

Electronic design

Schematic capture packages

Testing at circuit board level

General engineering process understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Cadence

Mentor Graphics

Job description

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Senior Electronics Engineer

Apply remote type On-Site locations Reading time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: May 16, 2025 (14 days left to apply) job requisition id R0268224 Location: Reading, United KingdomThales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Senior Electronics Engineer

Reading - Hybrid Working

Thales Optronics designs a range of state-of-the-art solutions for some of the most technically advanced defence and security platforms in the world, and we are seeking talented engineers who can apply their knowledge and skills in an electronics role.

We have over 100 years’ experience in design and manufacture of state-of-the-art Periscopes and Optronics and have led Optronics innovation on a global scale, by combining world-leading expertise from across the Thales group.

Due to continuing growth in our development activities associated with our Optronics Product Lines, we are recruiting for a Senior Electronics Engineer. This will be a key role within several of our programmes, we are ideally looking for the successful individual to have a firm understanding of engineering development within a regulated environment.

Overview

This role covers all aspects of the product lifecycle, from requirements through specification, concept studies, design and development, integration, validation and qualification. This is a great opportunity for an experienced electronics engineer to build technical skills, widen their systems understanding and develop their career.

Key responsibilities of the role

• Undertake design of complex electronic circuit assemblies or architectures, from concept through to system integration & qualification
• Lead discussions with a multi-disciplinary team (systems, mechanical, software, safety, etc) to develop an optimum solution
• Work collaboratively with the project team to ensure products meet all their requirements and comply with regulatory safety and environmental standards
• Contribute to the development of the wider electronics team, including mentoring junior members of staff, overseeing the implementation of improvements and reviewing the work of peers
• Generate electronics specifications, architectures, and development or verification plan
• Support the bid process through generation of estimates and consultancy on electronic solution
• Present robust engineering solutions at design reviews
• Monitor progress of work against cost, schedule and performance

Experience and skill we are ideally looking for

We are looking for a forward thinking individual with the following skills and experience:

• Experience of electronic design throughout the design lifecycle
• Previous use of schematic capture packages (Cadence, Mentor Graphics or similar)
• Development of electronic products in a formal/regulated environment, we do not require individuals to have experience of the Aerospace/Defence sectors.
• Experience testing at circuit board and system level (eg. board bring-up and debug, EMC testing)
• Preparation of sub-system requirements/procurement specs
• General understanding of engineering process and design lifecycles

Security Clearance Statement

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What we can offer

We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

Our packages will include bonus, a strong pension contribute plan matched up to 7%, Private healthcare, development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities.

Flexibility

Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

The Work Environment

At Thales, we believe in flexible SMART working and have the expectation this role will be delivered through a combination of remote and office based collaborative working. When working in the office, you will be based at the largest Thales site in the UK, featuring access to a wide variety of resources including manufacturing, environmental and electromagnetic test facilities and specialised laboratories. The modern site includes a subsidised restaurant, a café, break out spaces, bicycle storage facilities and more

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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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