About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electronics Engineer to join the Electronics Engineering Group at the Department of Space and Climate Physics (Mullard Space Science Laboratory), University College London (UCL). We have two new ESA missions that require additional support, one is a Japanese lead solar instrument EUVST Extreme UltraViolet Spectroscopic Telescope project, this instrument follows on from the successful Hinode instrument that was built at MSSL and launched in . The other is Vigil project, which is part of the ESA space weather network, this instrument is based on the Solar Orbiter SWA instrument launched in February at the Kennedy Space centre in Florida. Also, we have several early proposal stage projects that will need leadership roles to hopefully get them selected for future missions.

The post holder will work within project teams to design, develop and test electronics sub-systems as required for the Laboratory’s space projects.

The key duties and responsibilities are outlined in the job description.

This is a 2 year fixed term post with the possibility of extension based on funding. 

About you

The ideal candidate will have a university degree or equivalent experience in electronic engineering or equivalent. Work-based experience and expertise in electronic engineering is essential. The candidate should understand the design and test of electronics circuitry and systems down to the component level.

More information can be found in the Person Specification section of the job description.

We particularly welcome female applicants as they are under-represented within UCL at these levels

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)

• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

• On-site outdoor swimming pool • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

• Discounted medical insurance Please visit to find out more.

The Department is family friendly and applications would be welcome from applicants seeking flexible working hours.

The Department has been awarded the status of Institute of Physics Juno Practitioner. The aim of Project Juno is to recognise and reward physics departments, schools, institutes and organisations that can demonstrate they have taken action to address gender equality in physics and to encourage better practice for all staff. A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Gary Davison ().

Please ensure you that attach a supporting statement as part of your application to address how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as outlined in the person specification.