Senior Electronics Engineer

Filtronic
Cambridge, United Kingdom
2 months ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Posted
4 Jun 2026 (2 months ago)

About Us

At Filtronic, we design and manufacture advanced RF and microwave solutions that power critical communication networks across the globe. Working with leading technology partners, we are at the forefront of innovation in high-frequency electronics.

We are now looking for a talentedElectronics Engineer to join our Systems Engineering team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge RF and communications products.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Systems Engineering, you will play a key role in thedesign and development of advanced analogue and digital electronic systems.

Working in a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate with RF, software, and firmware engineers to deliver high-performance solutions for applications includingtelecommunications, space, defence, and high-altitude platforms.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of designs fromconcept through to volume manufacture, working with modern tools and innovative technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Electronic Design & Development

  • Design and developanalogue and digital electronic circuits, including mixed-signal systems
  • Create signal conditioning circuits, filters, amplifiers, and power supply modules
  • Develop digital systems usingmicroprocessors, ADCs, DACs, and associated logic
  • Produce detailed specifications, perform simulation, and support component selection
  • Capture schematics and define PCB requirements, including materials and stack-up

Systems Integration & Testing

  • Work with interfaces such asPCIe, USB, Ethernet, CAN bus, I²C, and SPI
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and communication issues
  • Performsystem-level integration, verification, and validation testing
  • Prepare test specifications, reports, and reliability assessments

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

  • Collaborate across hardware, software, firmware, and RF teams
  • Participate in and leaddesign reviews to mitigate risks
  • Support product introduction, fault diagnosis, and diagnostic processes
  • Manage component obsolescence and recommend alternatives
  • Stay up to date withemerging technologies and industry standards

Reliability & Performance

    • Conductthermal analysis, MTBF calculations, and tolerance analysis
    • Ensure designs meetperformance, cost, quality, and manufacturability targets

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