Senior Electronic Systems Engineer
Outside IR35 | Up to £750/day | 6 months + extensions (2–3 year programme)
1‐stage interview |
Long-term project for an Senior Electronic Systems Engineer to take end‐to‐end ownership of airborne electronic hardware for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Management Systems on a landmark clean‐aviation programme.
This is a hands‐on, system‐level role where you'll define architecture, drive integration, and lead verification and qualification of high‐reliability airborne hardware — shaping technology that will power the future of zero‐emission flight.
You'll work with a world‐class engineering team on a long‐term programme, while retaining the flexibility and autonomy of an outside‐IR35 contract.
What you'll do:
* Own the architecture, integration, verification, and qualification of airborne electronic hardware
* Define system and derived requirements to meet safety and regulatory objectives
* Architect and integrate mixed‐signal monitoring and data‐acquisition electronics
* Lead hardware development across in‐house and external suppliers, ensuring traceability, configuration control, and design compliance
* Collaborate closely with Fuel Cell, Mechanical, and Software teams to support system integration
* Drive DO‐254 development assurance activities from concept through qualification
* Produce and review design documentation, lead reviews, resolve actions, and support certification
* Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and processes
What you'll bring:
* 5+ years' experience in airborne electronic hardware development
* Strong background in mixed‐signal electronics, monitoring circuits, and data‐acquisition systems
* Proven experience integrating electronics with microcontrollers and DSPs
* Solid understanding of electrical safety, EMC, and environmental qualification
* Experience using SPICE‐based tools (LTSpice, Simetrix, or similar)
* Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Desirable:
Fuel Cell or Battery Management Systems, DOA environments, CS‐23/25 certification exposure, DO‐160 / MIL‐STD‐810, RS485 / CAN / Ethernet.