Electronics Design Engineer

Brixham
8 months ago
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We have a new opening for a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to join a leading manufacturer of precision electronics instrumentation.

The ideal candidate will possess a diverse skill set across both analog and digital, covering hardware and firmware design aspects for embedded (ARM based) microprocessor systems.

The role will encompass basic design & simulation, schematic capture, PCB layout and prototyping.

You will work on the development of new modules and sub-systems for the industrial, aerospace & defense (A&D) and bio-photonics market segments.

Working in a multidisciplinary team you will be developing new cutting-edge products for applications in Satellite communications, industrial sensing and biomedical imaging, which will drive and deliver sustained revenue growth.

In this exciting new position, you will be involved in the full product life cycle from initial concept through to prototyping, testing, and final release to manufacture.

Joining a rapidly growing tech company, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits, along with potential for personal and professional development / progression in the future.

Qualifications:

Qualified to at least Degree Level in Electronics, Electrical, Engineering or relevant discipline, and be familiar with Electronics design.

Experience:

You should have significant industrial experience in electronics design & development, with strong analogue/digital/mixed signal circuit design; experience in Firmware/Software development for ARM based micro’s; and schematic capture and layout (e.g. Altium)

Preference will be given to candidates who also have experience with prototyping and laboratory test equipment; a knowledge or familiarity with MISRA or similar coding standards; and RF design experience would be an advantage.

Additional Information:

Candidates MUST hold a full clean UK Driving Licence, as travel may be required to other UK sites.

Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK. Copies of Passports and Visas will be requested for verification.

Skills: Electronics Design, Electronics, Firmware, Software, RF, MISRA, NPD, NPI, Altium, ARM

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