Senior Electronics Engineer
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Security Clearance: Must have or be eligible for UK Security Clearance (British Passport required)
What's on Offer
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Matched pension contributions up to 6%
Life assurance & employee assistance programme
On-site restaurant & free parking
Incentive and recognition schemes
Discounts on a wide range of goods and services
The Company
Our client is an innovative technology leader supporting a range of high-tech industries. Teams work on advanced RF power solutions and cutting-edge electronic systems for both commercial and R&D projects. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer with extensive experience in electronic manufacturing.
The Role
As Senior Electronics Engineer, you'll take responsibility for the full lifecycle design of RF systems - from concept through to production. You'll be hands-on with circuit design, PCB layout, prototyping, and validation. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving and working in a multi-disciplinary lab environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop RF-based electronic systems from concept to production
Support existing product enhancements and lifecycle improvements
Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium or Cadstar
Define and review multilayer PCB layouts
Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to test and validate designs
Ensure compliance with industry standards and Health & Safety regulations
Perform failure analysis (DFMEA/FMECA) and design for reliability (MTBF)
Essential Skills & Experience
Degree in Electronic Engineering or similar
Strong experience in analogue and digital circuit design
Extensive background in product development and electronic manufacture
Proficient in Altium or Cadstar for schematic and PCB layout
Experience with FPGA/DSP hardware design
Skilled in PCB testing, fault finding, and debugging
Knowledge of DFMEA/FMECA and reliability engineering practices
Must have or be able to obtain UK Security Clearance (British Passport required)
To find out more call Julia @ Prime Appointments