At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and development of innovative electronic solutions from concept to completion.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company focused on cutting-edge electronics engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: SC clearance required; flexibility and strong communication skills are essential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in electronics engineering and work on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Formal electronics qualification and experience in hardware design for harsh environments.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Lead Electronics Engineer. Reporting to the Design Team Lead, the successful candidate’s responsibilities will include the following:
- Take responsibility for the design, development and support of mixed electrical/electronic solutions from concept to completion following a detailed phase-gate development process.
- Define processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of the electrical/electronic hardware.
- Provide technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection.
- Facilitate the development of functional and physical design requirements to ensure complete integrated design architecture.
- Design and development of electrical/electronic circuitry (includes analogue, digital, microprocessor, FPGA design techniques and power electronics).
- Analysis, test and evaluation of electronic/electrical circuits and components.
- Electrical/Electronic circuit simulation and analysis.
- The ability to produce technical documentation to support all activities, from trade studies, requirements documentation, compliance evidence and test documentation.
- Strong team player with good written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-managing, driven to get the results needed, great organisational skills.
- Flexibility in tasks undertaken.
Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
- Formal Electronic qualification such as HNC/HND/BEng.
- Experience of Electronics Hardware Design & Electrical Product Development for Harsh Environments.
- Electronic analysis of derating, stress and tolerance.
- Proven Experience of Schematic Capture, PCB Layout and IPC awareness (Preferably Altium).
- EMC Awareness at product and PCB level.
- Awareness of Def-Stan/Mil Standards, Safety and Quality processes.
- Ability to support and manage aspects of Assembly, Integration and Test.
- Experience of working with lab test equipment, JTAG design and debug of electronic circuits.
- Experience of Windchill or other Product Lifecycle Management tool.
Please note SC clearance is required for this role. Should you wish to be considered for this position, please apply below.
Lead Electronics Engineer in Bedford employer: Nicholas Howard Ltd.
At Nicholas Howard, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Lead Electronics Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a supportive culture that values professional growth and development. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package and the chance to contribute to meaningful solutions in a location that encourages both personal and professional advancement.
