Description
Teledyne e2v is a global leader in specialised components and subsystems for innovative solutions in medical, science, aerospace, defence, and industrial applications.
Our products are everywhere, hospitals, planes, ships, and even outer space, but you will only see them if you know where to look.
Working with us will enable you to develop and gain experience in the ideas that are behind some of the most advanced technologies in the world. You will also get a chance to work alongside highly experienced engineers, technicians, and scientists.
Our products do many things including saving people’s lives by finding and treating cancer, helping map our planet and the universe and freezing the atom down to 0° Kelvin.
With a long and enviable history of technical and scientific innovation, Teledyne e2v is always working at the forefront of technology
Position Overview
Role includes the design of compact high reliability high voltage (5-10kV) systems for airborne military applications, specification of design requirements to meet system specifications and provision of support technical documentation. Key drivers are design for ultra small volume, versatility, and high reliability. The individual will be expected to have a full appreciation and respect to high voltage safety issues and follow specified safe working practices at all times at e2v.
General Accountabilities:
Design of circuits and sub-systems to meet customer requirements and ensure a reliable, manufacturable product that meets the cost targets
Provides fast, accurate, and technically competent resolution of technical issues during the development, production and in service
Verification of the circuit and systems design through design simulation, practical test, and appropriate environmental test
Considers regulatory, legislative, environmental and safety standards in design
Underwrites changes to product build standard post the product launch as might be driven by continuous improvement activities, obsolescence, legislative or regulatory changes
Identifies IPR/patent issues and opportunities ensuring these are assessed and drives raising of claims as required
Regular review of the product market and technology advances to identify opportunities to develop new products and/or upgrades. Work with the business leadership to develop these into future development as appropriate
Skills and Experience
Expert knowledge in design of power electronic systems:
Switch Mode PSU design
PCB Design
High frequency digital and analogue circuits in MILSPEC applications
High frequency magnetic components (transformers).
High Voltage and high power experience ideal – 3 to 10kV, 500W to 2kW
Experienced in design for Reliability (MTBF) in electronic systems
Appreciation of electronics encapsulation in demanding environments
Experienced in analysis of design failure mechanisms using DfMEA/FMECA.
Demonstrates clear understanding of the demands of electrical safety and models safe working practices
Knowledge of PCB layout tools and manufacturing techniques or similar for schematic capture & Mathcad
Qualifications:
Degree in electronic engineering or direct practical experience in the specific product technology is paramount
Further education qualification in electronics or other relevant discipline
Security Clearance:
Full SC is essential, DV an advantage
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
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