Principal electronics engineer

Job Description

Principal Electronics Engineer


Copello are working with a defence client who are looking for a Principal Electronics Engineer to develop and maintain complex defence systems and products. This includes a wide range of communication, navigation and identification products for use in demanding aerospace environments.


In this role you would be expected to provide innovative solutions to challenging design and product sustainment activities. This covers the full development lifecycle from requirements capture, system level design, concept development, simulation, prototyping, optimisation and verification, through to production support and product sustainment. The role also includes line management of the Electronics design team, providing expert technical guidance and enabling the team’s professional development.


Key responsibilities

1. Design, develop and test innovative solutions for electronics, considering emerging technologies in product designs
2. Requirements analysis, review and substantiation with customers
3. Drive the test, characterisation and verification for prototype and product designs, ensuring qualification and requirements compliance
4. Customer and internal stakeholder-facing, representing the team and business unit, always acting like an owner with a bias for action.