Senior Electronics Engineer

We are seeking experienced engineers to take a senior role in the engineering team, helping to lead and proactively develop electronics as the business continues to expand. Key Responsibilities: - Provide expertise in circuit design, components, and PCB technology, focusing on areas such as EMC, power management, servo control, processor interfacing, and communications. - Lead the design of power and signal transmission systems, defining and reviewing overall architecture, including power management, system wiring, and production processes. - Play a pivotal role in projects, setting the standard for engineering practices and serving as an expert in the field. - Review and analyze processes within the department, driving innovation and improvements. - Communicate regularly with senior management, customers, and other key stakeholders, focusing on tactical and some strategic oversight of projects, technology, and team development. - Lead the development and enhancement of technology, applying subject matter expertise to R&D activities or projects. - Provide technical leadership for multi-disciplinary projects, fostering a systematic approach and delivering customer solutions. - Offer insights into resource planning and management of engineers working under them. - Support and mentor other engineers, overseeing training and development in a line management capacity. Skills & Experience: Essential: - Strong degree in a related discipline, accredited by the IET, with typically 6 years of relevant experience. - Proven experience in leading or supervising projects and teams. - Strong theoretical and practical understanding of electrical and electronics design. - Proficiency in analysis-based activities such as circuit emulation, performance evaluation, and power budgeting. - Ability to assess project risks, schedules, and key design activities, while identifying mitigation strategies. - Awareness of the full project lifecycle, from bid development to ongoing customer support. - Demonstrated ability to innovate across all areas of engineering and leadership. - Strong problem-solving skills, including fault-finding at the PCB or system level. - Chartered Engineer accreditation or working towards Chartership. - Experience leading and mentoring engineers. - Embedded software design experience, particularly with ARM/KEIL. - Experience with EMC to military standards, with the ability to resolve issues at the architecture and embedded levels. - Knowledge of motors and drive technology, including motor performance calculations. - Understanding of control systems analysis, with the ability to communicate findings to engineers and stakeholders. - Proficiency in simulation and analysis tools like Python, Matlab, Simulink, LT-Spice, Simetrix. - Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and MS Project. - Experience using PCB design tools such as Altium or Cadence OrCAD. - Knowledge of design resilience techniques, including Failure Mode Effects Analysis. - Awareness of lightning protection for electronics. - Familiarity with designing electronics for harsh environments, particularly military applications. Personal Attributes: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience interacting with customers and colleagues at all levels. - Highly organized and methodical, with an eye for detail. - Proven ability to tackle unique design challenges with diligence and resilience. - Strong integrity, consistently delivering on commitments with a flexible and conscientious approach. - Willingness to travel to customer or supplier sites, including international travel when required. ### Work-Life Balance: - 37.5-hour working week. - Lunchtime finishes on Fridays. - Hybrid/flexible working arrangements. - 28 days annual leave. - Christmas closure. - Holiday purchasing scheme. Benefits: - Group pension plan with matched contributions up to 5%. - Income protection scheme. - Employee Assistance Programme, providing access to remote GP services, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapy consultations for you and your family. - Life assurance policy with bereavement counselling and probate helpline. - Company share incentive plan and save-as-you-earn scheme. - Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. - Wellbeing initiatives, including access to a wellbeing app, mental health support, and regular wellbeing activities across sites. - Regular sports and social activities. - Gym membership discounts. - Reward platform offering high street discounts and other employee benefits. - Recruitment referral bonus scheme. - Excellent learning and development opportunities. - Great working environment with free onsite car parking across all locations. Join us in a role that will offer you technical leadership and the chance to shape the future of electronics development in our business