Senior Electronics Engineer

Filtronic; Sedgefield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

37.5 hour week

25 days holiday + public holidays

Pension scheme up to 8%

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Income Protection Insurance

SAYE share scheme

EV scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteering day

Learning and development opportunities

Hybrid working

Job summary

Filtronic is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to lead design and development of advanced analogue and digital electronics for RF and communications products. You will own designs from concept through to volume manufacture, collaborating with RF, software and firmware teams in a multidisciplinary environment.

The role involves leading design reviews, integrating across hardware, software, and firmware, and ensuring reliability, manufacturability, and performance targets.

Qualifications

• You must hold a degree in Electronic Engineering or a related field.
• Strong experience in analogue and digital circuit design at component level.
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI design and testing principles is required.
• Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters and spectrum analysers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analogue and digital electronic circuits, including mixed-signal systems.
• Create signal conditioning circuits, filters, amplifiers and power supply modules.
• Develop digital systems using microprocessors, ADCs, DACs and associated logic.
• Produce detailed specifications, perform simulations and support component selection.
• Capture schematics and define PCB requirements, including materials and stack-up.
• Troubleshoot hardware and communication issues and perform system-level testing.
• Lead design reviews, support product introduction and manage obsolescence.
• Conduct thermal, MTBF and tolerance analyses to meet performance targets.

Skills

Analogue circuit design

Digital circuit design

EMC/EMI design principles

Lab equipment usage

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum analysers

Logic analysers

Job description

About Us

At Filtronic, we design and manufacture advanced RF and microwave solutions that power critical communication networks across the globe. Working with leading technology partners, we are at the forefront of innovation in high-frequency electronics.

Senior or Higher Senior Electronics Engineer

We are now looking for a talented Senior or Higher Senior Electronics Engineer to join our Systems Engineering team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge RF and communications products.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Systems Engineering, you will play a key role in the design and development of advanced analogue and digital electronic systems. Working in a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate with RF, software, and firmware engineers to deliver high-performance solutions for applications including telecommunications, space, defence, and high-altitude platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of designs from concept through to volume manufacture, working with modern tools and innovative technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Electronic Design & Development

• Design and develop analogue and digital electronic circuits, including mixed-signal systems
• Create signal conditioning circuits, filters, amplifiers, and power supply modules
• Develop digital systems using microprocessors, ADCs, DACs, and associated logic
• Produce detailed specifications, perform simulation, and support component selection
• Capture schematics and define PCB requirements, including materials and stack-up

Systems Integration & Testing

• Work with interfaces such as PCIe, USB, Ethernet, CAN bus, I2C, and SPI
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and communication issues
• Perform system-level integration, verification, and validation testing
• Prepare test specifications, reports, and reliability assessments

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate across hardware, software, firmware, and RF teams
• Participate in and lead design reviews to mitigate risks
• Support product introduction, fault diagnosis, and diagnostic processes
• Manage component obsolescence and recommend alternatives
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry standards

Reliability & Performance

• Conduct thermal analysis, MTBF calculations, and tolerance analysis
• Ensure designs meet performance, cost, quality, and manufacturability targets

Requirements

About You

You are a driven and detail-oriented engineer with a passion for developing high-performance electronic systems in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

• A degree in Electronic Engineering or in relevant subject, or equivalent experience
• Strong experience in analogue and digital circuit design at component level
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools (Altium Designer desirable)
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI design and testing principles
• Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analysers, and logic analysers

Desirable:

• Experience in RF or microwave electronics
• Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing and surface mount technologies

Why Join Filtronic?

• Work at the cutting edge of RF and wireless technology
• Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and growing engineering team
• Contribute to products used in telecoms, space, and defence applications
• Opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle and make a real impact

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• 37.5 hour working week
• 25 days' holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Contributory pension scheme with up to 8% company contribution
• Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)
• Income Protection Insurance
• Save As You Earn (SAYE) share scheme
• Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Volunteering day
• Learning and development opportunities
• Hybrid working available

Filtronic plc is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support you during the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.