Senior Electronics Engineer Contract

Drumgrange Ltd; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company in Chertsey is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to design and develop advanced electronic systems. As part of a skilled team, you will ensure compliance with MoD standards and prepare essential documentation for projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering or a related field, experience with schematics, and a current UK Security Clearance. This is an office-based role focused on delivering top-tier solutions in the Defence Industry.

Qualifications

• Ability to design, develop, and review circuits from concept to final product.
• Experience in electronics product design including legislative compliance.
• Current UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Electronic design of PCBs and systems.
• Participate in project reviews and support presentations.
• Prepare high-quality documentation and drawings.

Skills

Design and review of digital and analogue circuits

Experience with schematic tools such as Orcad

Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload

Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join our dynamic team of skilled design engineers, where innovation meets excellence in supplying top-tier products and systems to the Defence Industry. As an experienced Senior Electronics Engineer, you'll be at the forefront, transforming system requirements into cutting‑edge design solutions. Your expertise will drive successful customer acceptance, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Reporting to

Hardware Lead

What you’ll do

• Electronic design of PCBs and systems
• Consider design for manufacture and test, to ensure smooth transition to production.
• Systems integration including fault finding.
• Participate in project reviews and support presentations at relevant Design Review Meetings
• Work with external test houses to demonstrate equipment complies with MoD and European standards, including CE/UKCA marking.
• Comply with all health and safety requirements and safe practices and procedures operated by the company.
• Prepare high-quality documentation and drawings associated with the development lifecycle (e.g. Bill of Materials, schematics and Change Notes), and configuration in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist and liaise with the project team on electronic aspects of products and systems.

What you’ll need

• Ability to design, develop and review digital and analogue circuits (from concept to final product).
• Undertake design activities at both the equipment and system levels.
• Meeting technical requirements through all phases of design, integration and leading to customer acceptance.
• Experience in all aspects of electronics product design including legislative compliance e.g. UKCA/CE, EMC, RoHS, Safety etc.
• Experience of using schematic tools such as Orcad.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload with a hands‑on approach.
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to develop solutions.
• Degree educated or equivalent qualification.
• Current UK Security Clearance
• Previous experience working with MoD customers & equipment test standards preferably within the field of Sonar
• This role is office based at Drumgrange Chertsey.