Principal Electronics EngineerStafford / Rugeley, StaffordshireUp to £70,000The OpportunityKO2's client is a specialist engineering business operating in a highly regulated and technically demanding sector. They design, manufacture, and deliver electronic systems where performance and reliability are paramount, working on programmes that have genuine real-world impact. This is a rare opening for a Principal Electronics Engineer to join a small, expert team working on some of the most technically challenging and commercially significant projects in their field.Why This Role Is Worth Your AttentionThis is not a box-ticking electronics role. Specifically, you will be involved in the design and development of electronic systems used in weapons interface applications for the UK defence sector, requiring SC security clearance.This particular position is based at the client's Rugeley office in Staffordshire and is ideally suited to engineers in and around the Stafford, Cannock, or Lichfield areas. The role does require periodic travel to the client's principal site in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, typically one to two days per week or fortnight. Travel and hotel accommodation for those visits are fully covered by the company, so there are no out-of-pocket costs for the engineer. Key ResponsibilitiesLeading the design and development of complex electronic systems from concept through to production and in-service supportActing as technical authority for electronics across multiple concurrent programmesDefining system and subsystem requirements to meet customer, regulatory, and operational needsProviding expert guidance on analogue and mixed-signal electronic design, architecture, and component selectionConducting circuit analysis, simulation, and formal design reviewsOverseeing schematic capture and guiding PCB layout activitiesSupporting verification, integration, qualification, and production phasesMentoring and developing engineers within the teamRepresenting the business in technical reviews and customer meetingsWhat We Are Looking ForEssential:HNC, HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Electronic EngineeringSignificant experience designing electronic systems in high-reliability or regulated industriesStrong analogue electronics design and circuit simulation expertiseExperience with communication protocols such as RS485, SPI, I2C, CAN or similarSolid understanding of component selection, derating, reliability, and lifecycle considerationsAbility to produce and review schematics and technical documentation to a high standardUnderstanding of PCB design principles, layout supervision, and design-for-manufactureSelf-motivated and confident leading technical delivery in a fast-paced environmentComfortable with occasional overnight stays as part of a planned travel scheduleDesirable:Experience with EMC designDigital circuit design backgroundWiring definition experienceFamiliarity with Altium DesignerPrior experience in defence or aerospaceSecurity RequirementsDue to the nature of the programmes involved, candidates must be British nationals and eligible for SC security clearance. A clean criminal record is required. Salary and PackageUp to £70,000 basic salary, plus pension, life insurance, and a competitive wider benefits package. All approved travel and hotel costs for visits to the High Wycombe site are met in full by the company.
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