At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage production support activities for complex electronic products and collaborate with engineering teams.
- Company: Blighter Surveillance Systems, a leading UK radar and sensor solution provider.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Located near Cambridge with excellent transport links and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on innovative radar technology that makes a real-world impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in RF and high-speed analogue circuit design; strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
The Production Electronics Engineer will take responsibility for managing a range of production support activities for our complex products.
About Blighter: Blighter Surveillance Systems Limited is a UK-based electronic-scanning radar and sensor solution provider delivering an integrated multi-sensor package to systems integrators comprising the Blighter electronic-scanning radars, cameras, thermal imagers, trackers and software solutions. Blighter radars combine patented solid-state Passive Electronic Scanning Array (PESA) technology with advanced Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) and Doppler processing to provide a robust and persistent surveillance capability. Blighter Surveillance Systems (BSS) product manufacture is managed via outsourcing to our key manufacturing suppliers. Final system configuration, test and preparation for delivery are managed on site. We are located 10 miles south of Cambridge in the semi-rural village of Great Chesterford, with ample parking, a direct train link to Cambridge and easy access to the M11.
Role and Responsibilities: As the business is growing, we are looking for a Production Electronics Engineer to play a key role in the Production team. The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a range of production support activities for our complex products. This is a challenging role requiring a breadth of knowledge and experience rather than a narrow specialism. The role will cover the following:
- Support for radar proving and qualification testing.
- High level support for radar fault finding to support test engineers.
- Electronics design of RF and high-speed analogue and digital circuits.
- Design and implementation of improvements to existing products.
- Interfacing between Engineering and Production teams on design and test through product lifecycle.
- Obsolescence management for existing products.
- Design of test equipment, jigs, associated test software and procedures.
- Technical Production support for new designs.
- Produce and maintain manufacturing documentation.
- Using our PLM software to maintain product build standard, resolve issues, implement new designs.
- Provide ad-hoc support to engineering and sales staff with materials/manufacturing.
- Assist with improvements to our in-house production facilities and processes as needed.
- Manage new process/products into suppliers when needed.
Experience: You will have:
- Design experience of RF and high-speed analogue circuits.
- Design experience of production test equipment and automated test techniques.
- Driving licence.
In addition, the following would be advantageous:
- Experience of interfacing analogue to digital systems.
- Experience of radar systems.
- Knowledge of PLM systems.
- Experience using Altium and Jira.
- Security Clearance would be an advantage.
You will be:
- Willing to get involved in the detail whilst able to see the broader, strategic picture.
- Ability to integrate into and be a productive member of small project teams.
- Good communication skills, including technical communication; both oral and written.
- Ability to manage own time and work on a number of projects simultaneously.
- Willingness to work the hours necessary to achieve project timescales.
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Production Electronics Engineer employer: Blighter Surveillance Systems
Blighter Surveillance Systems Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the picturesque setting of Great Chesterford, just a stone's throw from Cambridge. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration, we provide ample opportunities for growth within our innovative production team, while also ensuring a supportive culture that values each individual's contributions to our cutting-edge radar and sensor solutions.
Contact Details:
Blighter Surveillance Systems Recruitment Team
