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 may be seen as an expert in their given field.

Working in multi-disciplinary project teams on complex technical projects and leveraging the experience of the team of 12 electronic engineers, the senior engineer will develop solutions to complex problems using new and existing technologies.

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

Skills & Experience

Essential

A Senior Electrical/Electronics engineer is expected to have experience, leaning towards expertise in the following design areas:

• 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

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

Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, 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.