Job Description
Join Our Team as an Electronics Design Authority!
Location: Portsmouth Broad Oak (Hybrid - 4 days on-site weekly)
We believe in flexibility! Explore a range of hybrid working arrangements tailored to fit your lifestyle. Connect with your recruiter to discover the options available for this role.
Salary: Up to £58,600 based on skills and experience + bonus scheme
Who We Are
At BAE Systems, you’re not just joining a company; you’re becoming part of a mission. As a valued member of our global network, your unique skills and perspectives will help us pioneer progress and protect what matters most. Together, we’ll deliver advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions that shape a safer future for everyone.
From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, your career at BAE Systems has no limits!
Your Role
As an Electronics Design Authority, you will lead the full lifecycle of electronic assembly development, transforming concepts from initial specifications to service release. Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing VHDL-based activities: requirements analysis, coding, simulation, and IP integration.
* Performing rigorous design verification through advanced simulation, analysis, and testing methods.
* Overseeing existing designs, including technology insertion initiatives and resolving PCB obsolescence challenges.
* Generating high-quality technical documentation, design reports, and compliance evidence.
* Hands-on integration and demonstration of complex system-level electronics and hardware.
* Supporting peer reviews, design progress assessments, and collaborative engineering across multiple projects.
* Contributing to commercial activities such as bids, proposals, and project estimation.
Core Duties
* Hold a degree or equivalent in Electronic Engineering or a related field.
* Experience in component-level design using computer-aided engineering (CAE) for volume production.
* Proficiency in circuitry and analogue-to-digital (ADC/DAC) conversion, power supply decoupling, and EMC-compliant PCB layouts.
* Rigorous approach to safety and legislative aspects of high-power and high-voltage equipment.
* Substantial experience in design proving, system integration, and proactive defect resolution.
* Proven ability to gather technical evidence to support safety, fitness for purpose, and legislative requirements.
* Strong understanding or experience in FPGA design, power electronics, and sophisticated test and measurement techniques.
About the Archerfish Team
Join the Archerfish team within the Underwater Battlespace unit, where we drive the full lifecycle of electronics—from design and manufacturing to production and in-service support. This role focuses on high-integrity electronics development, ensuring long-term operational success through effective management of technology insertions and obsolescence.
Why Choose BAE Systems?
Here, you’ll build a career with purpose and endless possibilities. With a commitment to lifelong learning and meaningful work, you’ll grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best self. Enjoy tailored rewards that matter most to you and your family, along with support for your financial and personal well-being.
In an environment that embraces sustainable practices and a strong sense of shared purpose, you’ll find a supportive culture where you belong and can take pride in the difference you make.
A Place Where Everyone Can Thrive
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. A diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to our mission.
Important Note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth may affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date: 23rd March 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible!
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