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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.