Senior Electronics Engineer - RF Power Solutions
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Security Clearance: Must have or be eligible for UK Security Clearance (British Passport required)
The Company
We are an innovative technology leader supporting a range of high-tech industries. Our teams work on advanced RF power solutions and cutting-edge electronic systems for both commercial and R&D projects. Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer with strong 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
1. Design and develop RF-based electronic systems from concept to production
2. Support existing product enhancements and lifecycle improvements
3. Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium or Cadstar
4. Define and review multilayer PCB layouts
5. Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to test and validate designs
6. Ensure compliance with industry standards and Health & Safety regulations
7. Perform failure analysis (DFMEA/FMECA) and design for reliability (MTBF)
Essential Skills & Experience
8. Degree in Electronic Engineering or similar
9. Strong experience in analogue and digital circuit design
10. Extensive background in product development and electronic manufacture
11. Proficient in Altium or Cadstar for schematic and PCB layout
12. Experience with FPGA/DSP hardware design
13. Skilled in PCB testing, fault finding, and debugging
14. Knowledge of DFMEA/FMECA and reliability engineering practices
15. Must have or be able to obtain UK Security Clearance (British Passport required)
What's on Offer
16. 25 days holiday + bank holidays
17. Matched pension contributions up to 6%
18. Life assurance & employee assistance programme
19. On-site restaurant & free parking
20. Incentive and recognition schemes
21. Discounts on a wide range of goods and services