At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and development of innovative electronic circuits and PCB layouts.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking electronics team with a focus on excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, 28 days leave, and a great pension plan.
- Other info: Hybrid work options and a supportive environment for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cutting-edge technology and advance your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in electronic design and strong PCB design skills required.
Joining the Electronics team and reporting to the Electronics Group Lead, the Senior Electronics Engineer will be expected to set the standards of good engineering practice, leading by example, and often be seen as an expert in their given field.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working in technology areas of EMC, Power Management, Servo Control, processor interfacing and communications
- Lead the design and development of electronic circuits and multi-layer PCB layouts for new and existing products
- Liaise with suppliers and external partners on component selection and technical issues
- Support production and manufacturing teams with technical queries, root cause analysis, and issue resolution
- Conduct design reviews, verification, and validation testing of electronic systems
- Generate and maintain technical documentation including schematics, BOMs, and design reports
- Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Proven experience in electronic design, ideally in a senior or lead role
- Strong expertise in PCB design, including multi-layer boards and layout best practices
- Proficiency with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, KiCad or similar)
- Knowledge of EMC/EMI design considerations and compliance
- Strong understanding of analogue and digital circuit design
- Experience generating schematics, BOMs, and technical documentation
- Ability to troubleshoot and debug electronic systems effectively
Desirable:
- Accredited as a Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership
- Experience of EMC to military standards, with ability to manage, plan and resolve issues at an architecture and embedded level
- Knowledge of Motors and drive technology with ability to calculate motor performance
- Awareness of control systems analysis and performance techniques
- Practised in the use of analysis and simulation tools such as Python, Matlab, Simulink, LT-Spice, Simetrix etc.
- Familiar with management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project
Work life balance:
- 37.5 hour working week, Lunchtime finishes on a Friday
- Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
- 28 days annual leave, Christmas closure, Holiday purchasing scheme
Benefits:
- Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%
- Income protection scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations
Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.
Senior Electronics Engineer - FTC employer: Chess Dynamics Ltd
As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises innovation and professional growth. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements and generous leave policies, our company fosters a culture of collaboration and excellence, ensuring that you have the resources and opportunities to excel in your role while contributing to cutting-edge projects in the electronics field.
