Applications Engineer
Location: Fareham, Hampshire
Salary: £40,000–£60,000
Some International Travel Required
Are you an electronics engineer who enjoys a mix of hands-on development, customer interaction, and project delivery?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative engineering business working on next-generation sensing technologies. You’ll play a key role in bridging the gap between product development and customer application, supporting projects from concept through to production.
The Role
As an Applications Engineer, you’ll work closely with engineering, testing, and commercial teams to develop and validate advanced electronic solutions, while also acting as a technical point of contact for customers.
This is a varied role combining R&D, customer support, prototyping, and technical sales involvement, offering real exposure to cutting-edge technology and global customers.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development & Validation
Support development of advanced sensing technologies
Carry out prototyping, testing, and system-level validation
Perform firmware testing and validation activities
Produce internal and customer-facing technical documentation Customer Engagement
Act as a technical interface to understand and define customer requirements
Develop and prototype tailored solutions (hardware and firmware)
Support proof-of-concept development through to production readiness
Provide on-site technical support when required Customer Support
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues for customers
Act as the main technical contact for ongoing projects
Provide support both remotely and on-site Sales & Exhibition Support
Support the sales team with technical expertise during customer meetings
Attend customer visits and occasional international exhibitions
Deliver technical demonstrations and presentations What We’re Looking For
Degree in Electronics Engineering, Physics, or similar
Strong electronic circuit analysis skills
Hands-on experience with soldering and prototyping
Basic programming/firmware knowledge (C, C#, Python, Java)
Structured and methodical fault-finding approach
Excellent communication skills, both technical and customer-facing
Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
Willingness for occasional international travel Desirable Experience
Experience with firmware testing and validation
Knowledge of EMC testing
Familiarity with CAD, 3D printing or laser cutting Why Apply?
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge electronic technologies
Highly varied role combining engineering, customer interaction, and project work
Limited international travel for added variety
Strong opportunities for career development and progression To Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Lewis Phillips
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