Job Description
As an Electronics Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing cutting-edge hardware solutions for state-of-the-art aerospace and defence products. Working in a collaborative environment, you will lead and represent the electronics team working closely with Electronics Design and Test Engineers. You will report to the Engineering Manager.
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Duties
Lead design activities for circuits, PCBAs, and systems using Altium CAD
Work in a team on multiple projects at any one time * Drive problem-solving activities, Deriving Root Cause Analysis investigations.
Review and understand customer requirement specifications. * Perform engineering calculations, circuit simulations, and tolerance analysis.
Estimate, budget and scope out new design concepts
Identify project risk, where appropriate offer plans to mitigate risk * Use Altium to create, develop, store, and control PCBA designs and cable forms
Lead the engineering verification and validation processes, including the use of DFMEA, DOE, CDR fault finding, protocols, and reports
Design and development of prototype circuits and test equipment
Have a good understanding of international electrical and electronic specifications, including military standards and related specifications.
Have a good understanding of PCB design standards and materials that comply to the latest AS9100 and IPC standards, including REACH and RosH regulations
Have a good understanding of the PCB manufacturing processes
Have a good understanding of MTBF calculations and reliability prediction.
Have an awareness of component obsolescence.
Qualifications and Experience:
Degree in electrical/electronic engineering;10 years' experience minimum
Previous experience worked in a defence or aerospace environment would be beneficial, although will consider candidates coming from a medical device background.
Experience in leading projects and teams in low-volume manufacturing.
Experience with Altium and generation of detailed technical drawings. Experience in design within a regulated environment.
Knowledge and some experience of systems engineering would be advantageous
Experience or knowledge of LCD/TFT touch screen displays, video drivers etc would be advantageous, as would LED lighting circuits.
Leadership qualities, including leading and developing engineers.
Expert knowledge in EMC design and debugging, FPGA development, embedded development, PCB design, and manufacture
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, specifically with clients, subcontractors & suppliers.
Exceptional organisation skills and time management
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU and be able to obtain BPSS Clearance
Working hours are Monday - Friday (37.5 hours a week)
Chris Gabb
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Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy