Senior Electronics Engineer - 12 month FTC

Chess Dynamics; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%

Income protection scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance policy

Company shares incentive plan

Wellbeing initiatives

Regular sports and social activities

Reward platform

Excellent learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Chess Dynamics is looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer based in Horsham, UK, to join their Electronics team. The role involves leading the design of electronic circuits and multi-layer PCBs, managing component obsolescence, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should possess extensive experience in PCB design and electronic systems troubleshooting. The company offers 28 days annual leave, a pension plan, hybrid working arrangements, and other employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electronic design, ideally in a senior or lead role.
• Strong expertise in PCB design, including multi-layer boards and layout best practices.
• Experience with electronic obsolescence management and component lifecycle planning.
• Proficiency with PCB design tools such as Altium, OrCAD, KiCad.
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI design considerations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electronic circuits and multi-layer PCB layouts.
• Manage electronic component obsolescence and lifecycle status.
• Conduct design reviews, verification and validation testing of electronic systems.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation including schematics and BOMs.
• Liaise with suppliers on component selection and technical issues.

Skills

Electronic design experience

PCB design expertise

Electronic obsolescence management

Proficiency with PCB design tools

Knowledge of EMC/EMI design

Analogue and digital circuit design

Technical documentation generation

Troubleshooting electronic systems

Education

Chartered Engineer accreditation (or working towards)

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

KiCad

Python

Matlab

Simulink

JIRA

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Role Purpose

Joining the Electronics team and reporting to the Electronics Group Lead, the Senior Electronics Engineer will be expected to set the standards of good engineering practice, leading by example, and often be seen as an expert in their given field.

Key Responsibilities

• Working in technology areas of EMC, Power Management, Servo Control, processor interfacing and communications
• Lead the design and development of electronic circuits and multi‑layer PCB layouts for new and existing products
• Maintain and update existing PCB designs, ensuring performance, manufacturability and compliance standards are met
• Manage electronic component obsolescence, including:
  • Monitoring lifecycle status of components
  • Identifying and qualifying alternative components
  • Implementing redesigns where necessary
• Liaise with suppliers and external partners on component selection and technical issues
• Support production and manufacturing teams with technical queries, root‑cause analysis and issue resolution
• Conduct design reviews, verification and validation testing of electronic systems
• Generate and maintain technical documentation including schematics, BOMs and design reports
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams (mechanical, software, procurement and manufacturing) to deliver robust solutions
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in electronic design, ideally in a senior or lead role
• Strong expertise in PCB design, including multi‑layer boards and layout best practices
• Experience with electronic obsolescence management and component lifecycle planning
• Proficiency with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, KiCad or similar)
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI design considerations and compliance
• Strong understanding of analogue and digital circuit design
• Experience generating schematics, BOMs and technical documentation
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug electronic systems effectively

Desirable Experience

• Accredited as a Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership
• Experience of EMC to military standards, with ability to manage, plan and resolve issues at an architecture and embedded level
• Understanding of supply chain challenges and component sourcing strategies
• Knowledge of motors and drive technology with ability to calculate motor performance
• Awareness of control systems analysis and performance techniques
• Practised in the use of analysis and simulation tools such as Python, Matlab, Simulink, LT‑Spice, Simetrix etc.
• Familiar with management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project
• Familiar with design resilience techniques such as Failure Mode Effects Analysis
• Awareness of Lightning Direct and Indirect Effects
• Familiar with the design of electronics within harsh environments typical with Military equipment

Personal Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience interacting colleagues at all levels and building effective professional relationships with key stakeholders
• Highly organised and methodical with an eye for detail
• Track record of demonstrating courage by tackling unique design challenges with diligence, endurance and nerve
• Demonstrate integrity, with a track record for achieving what they say while ensuring a flexible, conscientious and diligent attitude

Work Life Balance

• 37.5 hour working week
• Lunchtime finishes on a Friday
• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
• 28 days annual leave
• Christmas closure
• Holiday purchasing scheme

Benefits

• Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%
• Income protection scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme gives access to remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations
• Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline
• Company shares incentive plan and save‑as‑you‑earn scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to a wellbeing app and mental health support for all employees, plus regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing
• Regular sports and social activities
• Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health and wellbeing offerings)
• Recruitment referral bonus scheme
• Excellent learning & development opportunities

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the nature of our business, staff need to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. If successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.