Systems Engineer (Electrical and Electronics Hardware)

Spherea Test & Services Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A cross-industry test systems provider in Bournemouth is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead projects in hardware and electronics design. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and strong project management skills. The role offers a competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and generous benefits including flexible working options and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Generous pension scheme

Flexible/remote working options

Private healthcare plan

Life Assurance & Income Protection

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in hardware or systems engineering.
• Proven experience in analogue/digital electronics and electrical design.
• Strong understanding of the engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership to junior engineers.
• Conducting hardware/electrical design, including PCB layout.
• Integrating COTS instruments.
• Managing projects and collaborating with teams.
• Developing and testing complex systems.

Skills

Technical leadership

Analogue/digital electronics

Project management

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Systems Engineer (with Electrical and Electronics Hardware Experience)

Location: Bournemouth Airport

Salary: Competitive salary, plus an annual performance bonus

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About us

Spherea UK, a part of the multinational Spherea Group, is a cross-industry provider of complex test systems and test consultancy. With over 50 years of heritage, the company has developed solutions for commercial aircraft, helicopters, armored military vehicles, and space platforms. Spherea's mission is to "test the world"-enabling clients to validate, de-risk, and commercialize their technologies more rapidly and cost-effectively.

About the role

This is a cross-disciplinary engineering position with a focus on system-level engineering, hardware/electrical and electronics design, and project execution. You will solve complex problems, work on bespoke systems, and own the product lifecycle from concept to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership to junior engineers and technicians.
• Conducting hardware/electrical and electronics design, including schematic capture, component selection, and PCB layout review.
• Integrating COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) instruments.
• Managing projects and collaborating with customers and internal teams.
• Developing, documenting, and testing complex systems.

About you

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in hardware or systems engineering, with proven experience in analogue/digital electronics and electrical design. You must have a strong understanding of the full engineering lifecycle (V-model, EVM, etc.) and be able to manage projects. Strong communication and documentation skills are also required.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Generous pension scheme (4% employee / 8% employer).
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible/remote working options (after a qualifying period).
• Private healthcare plan (family cover).
• Family Cash Plan (dental, optical & physio, etc.).
• Life Assurance & Income Protection.
• Opportunities to travel and collaborate internationally.

Candidates with experience of: Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electronics Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Test Engineer may also be considered for this role.