Senior Electronics Engineer
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Security Clearance: Must have or be eligible for UK Security Clearance (British Passport required)
What's on Offer
* Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Matched pension contributions up to 6%
* Life assurance & employee assistance programme
* On-site restaurant & free parking
* Incentive and recognition schemes
* Discounts on a wide range of goods and services
The Company
Our client is an innovative technology leader supporting a range of high-tech industries. Teams work on advanced RF power solutions and cutting-edge electronic systems for both commercial and R&D projects. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer with extensive experience in electronic manufacturing.
The Role
As Senior Electronics Engineer, you'll take responsibility for the full lifecycle design of RF systems - from concept through to production. You'll be hands-on with circuit design, PCB layout, prototyping, and validation. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving and working in a multi-disciplinary lab environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop RF-based electronic systems from concept to production
* Support existing product enhancements and lifecycle improvements
* Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium or Cadstar
* Define and review multilayer PCB layouts
* Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to test and validate designs
* Ensure compliance with industry standards and Health & Safety regulations
* Perform failure analysis (DFMEA/FMECA) and design for reliability (MTBF)
Essential Skills & Experience
* Degree in Electronic Engineering or similar
* Strong experience in analogue and digital circuit design
* Extensive background in product development and electronic manufacture
* Proficient in Altium or Cadstar for schematic and PCB layout
* Experience with FPGA/DSP hardware design
* Skilled in PCB testing, fault finding, and debugging
* Knowledge of DFMEA/FMECA and reliability engineering practices
* Must have or be able to obtain UK Security Clearance (British Passport required)
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