Job Title: Electronics Engineer
Location: Southampton / Isle of Wight (hybrid working 3 days onsite, 2 remote)
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience
Security: British nationals only. Must have held a UK passport and residency for a minimum of 5 years and be eligible for Security Clearance
Overview
Octagon Group is working with a leading defence technology organisation seeking an Electronics Engineer to join their growing engineering team based across Southampton and the Isle of Wight. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior to mid‑level Electronics Engineer with around 1 to 3 years industry experience looking to accelerate their career within advanced electronic hardware development supporting military programmes.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop high speed digital electronic hardware involving microprocessors or FPGA
* Support electronic designs from concept through to New Product Introduction
* Produce schematics, PCB layouts and detailed engineering documentation
* Interface with Ethernet and CAN Bus systems
* Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions on existing products
* Support the development of bespoke test equipment to streamline manufacturing
* Participate in peer reviews and ensure designs meet compliance and manufacturing standards
* Collaborate closely with engineering teams to deliver innovative technical solutions
Required Experience
* Degree qualified in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
* 1 to 3 years of experience in electronics design
* Experience with embedded hardware and high‑speed digital circuits
* Working knowledge of schematic capture and PCB layout tools, such as Altium
* Understanding of the electronic product development lifecycle
* Motivated, proactive and eager to develop within a defence engineering environment
Please note this role is not suited to power supply specialists.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electronics Engineer in Southampton or the Isle of Wight looking to join a forward‑thinking engineering business delivering complex defence technology.
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