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Job summary:
To support R&D Engineering in developing best in class, complex, high-speed analogue and digital PCB assemblies for high reliability applications. You will work with the multi-disciplinary team throughout the full engineering lifecycle assisting with requirements, architecture definition, design of new PCB level electronic and support integration and qualification of the product.
Main responsibilities:
* Designing opto-electronic analogue circuits that meet the required performance.
* Designing high speed digital circuits that utilise the latest FPGA, Microprocessor and high-speed interconnect technologies.
* Schematic Capture using Altium.
* Integrating in-house designs with COTS modules (power supplies, single board computers, RF interfaces).
* Design digital state machine architectures and logic circuits.
* Performing design analysis, i.e. parts stress and de-rating.
* Work in a multi-functional department supporting RF, Mechanical and Production Engineers.
* Supervise and guide technicians engaged in evaluation of hardware and subsystems, as well as direct involvement with test and development activities through hands-on skills.
* Assist manufacturing to resolve technical problems as required.
* Fully document and record your work products, keeping them under configuration management, and providing plans and progress reports.
Qualifications:
* BEng or BSc in Electronic Engineering or similar, or related skills and experience
Knowledge and skills:
* 5+ years practical design experience, ideally in aerospace or defence company.
* Familiarity with schematic and layout packages (Altium).
* Working knowledge of serial interfaces i.e. RS485, RS422, MLVDS.
* Mixed signal knowledge using ADC/DAC, FPGA, SoC based design for high performance signal processing, communications and control.
* Debugging, testing and verification of new designs and supporting their commissioning and integration into the target system.
* Experience of the complete hardware design cycle, from requirements capture, through schematic design and constraints capture.
* Knowledge of RTL in VHDL using Altera or Xilinx IDE environments.
* Experienced in bring-up and debug of high-density digital hardware including BGA and multilayer PCB.
* Experience in STANAG 3910 and MIL-STD-1553 protocols is highly desirable.
Other:
* SC cleared or ability to obtain clearance.
* Able to travel to other SCL sites as required.
What we can offer you:
* Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, offer hybrid working, flexitime, and work a half day Friday.
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
* Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses.
* Private healthcare.
* Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions.
* Life assurance – 4 x annual salary.
* Reward and recognition platform.
* Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more.
* Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services.
* Support for further training and education.
* Continuous development and career progression opportunities.
* Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with us.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants based on pay inquiries or disclosures, with certain legal exceptions.
Third-Party Recruiters
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless engaged for a specific opening. If interested in becoming an approved vendor, contact scirecruiting@am.spectrumcontrol.com.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Defense and Space Manufacturing
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