Electronics Design Engineer in Torquay

About Us

G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies and components for demanding applications. Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognised for the breadth of their acousto‑optic, electro‑optic, crystal‑optic, fibre‑optic and precision optic products. G&H is recognised as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defence industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy‑five years. G&H optical fibre components can be found being used on the moon, the International Space Station and the bottom of the world’s oceans. At G&H Torquay, we’re one of a number of global technology leaders that form the Torbay Hi‑Tech Cluster, bringing a concentration of expertise and innovation in photonics and microelectronics to the South Devon region.

Job Type: Full‑time

About The Role

We are seeking an Electronics Design Engineer with an embedded firmware focus to join our dynamic team based in Torquay. The ideal candidate will be expert in firmware design for embedded systems (ARM based) micro‑processor systems and also possess a diverse skill set across analogue and digital hardware design aspects. The role will encompass firmware and hardware design & simulation, schematic capture, PCB layout and prototyping. You will work within the optics and fibre‑optic R&D team on the development of new modules and sub‑systems for the industrial, aerospace & defence (A&D) and bio‑photonics market segments. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team including optical and mechanical engineers developing new cutting‑edge products for applications in satellite communications, industrial sensing and biomedical imaging, which will drive and deliver sustained revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Electronic design engineering from concept to manufacture and test.
• Produce and maintain embedded firmware/software associated with digital control of opto‑electronic sub‑systems primarily using C/C++.
• Design of electronic sub‑systems including requirements analysis and development of specifications.
• Design of laser drivers, optical detection circuits and digital control electronics.
• Work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to perform electronic design, analysis and test.
• Prepare presentation material and reports to a high standard for all phases of NPD/NPI.
• Reliability and parts stress analysis, obsolescence management as required.
• Support gate reviews and handover process from design to production.
• Support manufacture and test of product on occasional basis.
• Present results clearly and concisely for both internal and external customers.
• Deliver projects to plan and within budget constraints.

Specialist Functional Knowledge Required

• Expertise in firmware development for embedded systems & microprocessors.
• Experience in Firmware/Software development for ARM based micro’s.
• Schematic capture and layout (e.g. Altium).
• Experience with prototyping and laboratory test equipment.
• Knowledge or familiarity with MISRA or similar coding standards desirable.
• RF design experience would be an advantage.

Competencies

• Adaptable in often rapid changing design requirements and customer needs.
• Strong communication skills and problem‑solving initiatives.
• Well organised, with the ability to hit tight deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail.
• Driven, self‑motivated and autonomous with a ‘Can‑do’ attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to engage customers technically and collaboratively.
• Comfortable creating and giving technical presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering or similar.

Benefits

• 25 days – rising up to 30 days annual leave (phased with long service).
• Corporate Cash Plan.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.

Security and Vetting

Potential candidates should be aware that many of the employment roles at Gooch & Housego are subject to government security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities that you may have previously held and your place of birth, could restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All UK applicants must, as a minimum, be able to successfully complete security vetting to the UK government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard, which includes a criminal record check being performed. Many roles may also require higher levels of security vetting to be completed, where applicants must typically have been continuously resident within the UK for the past five to ten years.