Role: Electronics Engineer Job Type: Contract Location: London, Buckinghamshire OR Dorchester Industry: Defence, Maritime, Aerospace We're looking for an experienced Contract Electronics Engineer to support full lifecycle electronics and firmware development for complex systems, ideally within the defence sector. Key Responsibilities Interpret system requirements and translate them into hardware requirements. Design and review electronics/firmware across system, sub-system, and board level. Ensure technical solutions meet all legislative, customer, and business needs. Provide technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle. Support project planning and estimation during kickoff phases. Identify and resolve qualification, certification, and safety issues. Produce technical documentation (specs, test plans, change requests). Liaise with customers and suppliers. Oversee test and integration activities, including formal testing. Essential Requirements Proven experience across full hardware project lifecycle (preferably in defence). Hands on design of complex electronic systems. Track record of delivering reliable solutions on time and budget. Collaborative experience in multi-disciplinary teams. Degree in an engineering discipline (or equivalent). Analogue and digital design EMC, electrical safety, signal integrity PCB design and schematic capture Prototyping, test, and verification at various levels Component selection with understanding of obsolescence/environmental constraints (REACH, RoHS) PMRP/ECAD tools, DOORS, ERP, and configuration tools Please note that candidates must be eligible for UK eyes only SC clearance. INSIDE IR35 - RATES TO BE DISCUSSED AFTER APPLICATION