Contract Senior Electronics Engineer - OUTSIDE IR35
We're working with a leading Defence sector organisation who are seeking a Contract Senior Electronics Engineer to join their growing design team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects where your expertise will directly contribute to the development of advanced systems and successful customer delivery.
As a Contract Senior Electronics Engineer, you'll play a key role in transforming complex system requirements into robust design solutions, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Design of PCBs and electronic systems
* Ensure designs consider manufacture and test, supporting a smooth transition into production
* Systems integration, including debugging and fault finding
* Contribute to project reviews and present at design review meetings
* Liaise with external test houses to demonstrate compliance with MoD and European standards, including CE/UKCA marking
* Prepare high-quality documentation and drawings throughout the development lifecycle (e.g. schematics, Bills of Materials, change notes), ensuring compliance with company procedures
* Collaborate closely with the wider project team on all electronic aspects of products and systems
* Adhere to health & safety standards and company procedures
What We're Looking For
* Strong experience in designing, developing, and reviewing digital and analogue circuits from concept to completion
* Experience working at both equipment and system level
* Proven ability to meet technical requirements across all stages of design and integration leading to customer acceptance
* Knowledge of compliance standards (UKCA/CE, EMC, RoHS, Safety)
* Familiarity with schematic tools such as Orcad
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise workload
* Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
* Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
* Current UK Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain)
* Experience working with MoD customers and test standards, ideally within Sonar or related technologies
This role is OUTSIDE IR35 and for an initial 6 Month period. For more info or to apply, please contact Kieran Wilson.