Responsibilities
1. Diagnosing and troubleshooting faults in legacy electronics systems, including analogue and digital circuits, radar, communication systems, navigation equipment, HV and control systems
2. Defining repairs, component-level replacements, and calibration of ageing hardware, often with obsolete or hard-to-source components
3. Maintaining system functionality under constraints of outdated technology and limited documentation
4. Reverse-engineer circuits, schematics, and systems where original documentation are incomplete or unavailable
5. Creating and updating technical documentation, including wiring diagrams, component lists, and maintenance procedures, to support ongoing operations
6. Identify equivalent modern components to replace obsolete parts while ensuring compatibility and compliance. Use legacy test equipment (., oscilloscopes, spectrum and adapt modern tools for compatibility with older systems
7. Integrating modern electronics (., micro-controllers, sensors) into existing systems, ensuring seamless operation
8. Document and mitigate risks associated with ageing equipment, including reliability and cybersecurity concerns
Qualifications
9. Degree in engineering with ideally electronics background. Where applicable suitable experience in addition to a lower qualification would be acceptable
Essential skills
10. Strong knowledge of analogue and digital electronics, including thermionic valves, transistors, and early integrated circuits
11. Proficiency in troubleshooting complex circuits using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analysers
Desired skills
12. The use of related SAP transactions (can be part of training) is desirable
Experience
13. Experience in electronics engineering, ideally with exposure to legacy systems or defence projects
What do I need before I apply
14. UK sole National
15. SC Cleared
16. Ability/willingness to work within the Portsmouth area full time
Benefits
17. Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
18. We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
19. Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
20. Competitive company benefits
21. Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
22. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
23. Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
24. Communicating and promoting vacancies
25. Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
26. Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
27. Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive