Senior Electronics Engineer

Curtiss-Wright; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the nuclear industry seeks a Senior Electronic Engineer in Wimborne, UK. The role involves providing technical leadership, analyzing systems, and ensuring compliance in critical projects. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Electronics Engineering and expertise in analogue and digital systems design.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong understanding of analogue electronics and systems engineering.
• Proficiency in schematic design and PCB layout required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and establish customer solutions.
• Peer review technical reports and designs for compliance.
• Support project managers and improve processes.

Skills

Analogue electronics design

Digital electronics families knowledge

PCB layout

Schematic design

Systems engineering

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium

DOORS

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The Senior Electronic Engineer will be part of a team providing support for analogue, digital (FPGA), and computer-based safety systems. The team covers requirements, design, and maintenance of systems and products. Emphasis is on robust classical analysis and modelling of analogue instrumentation front-ends.

Location: Wimborne, UK

Key Responsibilities

• Work ethically and safely, adhering to standards within the nuclear industry
• Provide technical leadership within the team and the company
• Establish customer solutions and support discussions to agree on outcomes regarding cost, timescale, and implementation
• Peer review technical reports, drawings, and designs for safety, functionality, and compliance
• Analyze existing systems to determine requirements for replacement or refurbishment
• Support project managers and team leaders technically
• Liaise with suppliers regarding third-party equipment
• Occasionally assist with installation and commissioning at customer sites
• Develop personal engineering skills in safety systems and instrumentation
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and modernization

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or industry experience in electronics design, including schematic design, PCB layout, and simulation (e.g., Altium)
• Strong understanding of analogue electronics design in instrumentation front-ends (noise, frequency response, cabling, temperature effects)
• Knowledge of digital electronics families and device categories
• Experience with systems engineering of electronic systems, including integration and thermal/reliability considerations
• Proficiency with modern instrumentation such as digital oscilloscopes and programmable instruments
• Experience managing team workloads
• Familiarity with systems engineering tools like DOORS (advantage)
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written

About Us

Ultra Energy, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright, is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing for heavily regulated markets such as nuclear, aerospace, and oil & gas. We develop sensors and control solutions for harsh environments and mission-critical applications, prioritizing safety and reliability. Our focus is on customer success through every step of our process, from sales to delivery and support. Our commitment to safety is our top priority.