Overview
R&D Engineer (Electronics & Electrical)
Portishead | Permanent | Full-time
An innovative engineering business at the forefront of subsea energy and rail technology is looking for a curious and hands-on R&D Engineer (Electronics & Electrical) to join their growing team.
This is a chance to be part of a company that thrives on creativity, technical excellence, and collaboration. Engineers here are encouraged to push boundaries, bring ideas to life, and see their work go from concept through to real-world application.
The Role
Working closely with the R&D Engineering Manager and a multi-disciplinary team, the R&D Engineer will:
* Carry out cutting-edge research into electronics and electrical engineering challenges, modelling and simulating new approaches.
* Develop and prototype sensor-based condition monitoring technologies, taking concepts through proof-of-concept to working solutions.
* Support product development by transferring innovative designs into commercial applications.
* Get hands-on with testing and commissioning, both in the lab and out in the field.
* Contribute to patents, technical papers, and collaborations with academia, keeping the business at the forefront of research and industry knowledge.
* Play a key role in cross-functional projects, ensuring new technologies integrate seamlessly into the wider portfolio.
This role offers the rare opportunity to work across the full R&D spectrum – from blue-sky thinking and prototyping, to hands-on testing, right through to seeing products make a tangible impact in critical industries.
What They’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will bring:
* A Master’s (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar.
* Strong experience in electronics/electrical design and simulation tools (e.g. LTSPICE, Matlab, Altium).
* Hands-on lab skills including soldering, wiring, and testing prototypes with a wide range of equipment.
* Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python or C).
* A genuine curiosity and drive to solve complex problems, explore new technologies, and learn continuously.
* Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to share findings in papers, presentations, and conferences.
Why Join?
This is more than a job – it’s a chance to:
* Work on projects that directly shape the future of critical industries.
* Collaborate with experts across engineering, research, and academia.
* Be part of a supportive, innovative, and dynamic team where your contributions are recognised and valued.
* Develop your career in a business that’s scaling and investing heavily in R&D.
If you’re an engineer who thrives on variety, loves taking ideas from concept to reality, and wants to see your work make a genuine difference, this role offers the perfect platform.
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