Senior Electronics Engineer in Norfolk

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Electronic Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role focuses on the design, development, and sustainment of hybrid microelectronic circuits (chip‑and‑wire / chip‑and‑bond wire assemblies) used in high‑reliability aerospace and defence applications. You will develop and support both new and legacy product designs, ensuring robust electrical performance, manufacturability, and long‑term reliability. While contributing to lifecycle and obsolescence activities where required, the primary focus of this role is on electronic design, hybrid circuit integration, and technical leadership within a multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced RF circuits, subsystems, and system architectures.
• Lead the design and development of hybrid microelectronic circuits (chip‑and‑wire, die attach, and wire bonding technologies).
• Take ownership of circuit design activities, including schematic capture, simulation, analysis, and validation.
• Support legacy product sustainment, including design updates, performance improvements, and issue resolution.
• Ensure designs meet high‑reliability requirements for aerospace and defence applications.
• Work closely with manufacturing and process engineering teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly robustness.
• Define and review schematics, layouts, and hybrid assembly drawings.
• Select and evaluate electronic components suitable for high‑reliability and harsh environments.
• Support component lifecycle and obsolescence activities through informed design decisions and redesign where required.
• Participate in design reviews, verification activities, and technical sign‑off processes.
• Lead or support root cause analysis and failure investigations on field or production issues.
• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers on component selection, qualification, and technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant aerospace/defence standards, IPC standards, and internal quality processes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in aerospace, defence, or high‑reliability electronics.
• Strong background in analogue and/or mixed‑signal circuit design.
• Proven experience with chip‑and‑wire / chip‑and‑bond wire technologies, including die attach and wire bonding.
• Experience supporting legacy or sustaining engineering activities.
• Strong understanding of electronic components and lifecycle risks.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical hybrid microelectronics design and integration.
• Circuit simulation and analysis.
• Design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Component selection for high‑reliability applications.
• Failure analysis and structured problem‑solving.
• Strategic ability to balance performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Awareness of lifecycle and obsolescence considerations in design.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Clear communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented and methodical approach.
• Leadership ownership of design activities and technical decisions.
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers.
• Proactive problem‑solving and decision‑making.

Other Requirements

• You must be eligible for full security clearance.
• Occasional travel may be required for supplier or customer engagement.

Benefits

• Flexible working practices – 9‑day fortnight, hybrid working, flexitime, and half day Friday.
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Private healthcare.
• Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses.
• 24/7 remote GP services, physiotherapy consultations, and gym discounts.
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions.
• Life assurance – 4× annual salary.
• Reward and recognition platform.
• Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more.
• Employee assistance programme with confidential counselling services.
• Support for further training and education.
• Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with us.