Electronic Design Engineer

Location: Tewkesbury
Salary: £50,000 – £82,000 DOE
Clearance Required: SC

About PentenAmio
PentenAmio is a leading provider of advanced digital security solutions that power national security and resilience across the UK, Australia and our allies. Focused on solving complex digital challenges that others avoid, we embrace the impossible to deliver transformative technologies that protect those who protect us.
Across the UK and Australia, PentenAmio combines a legacy of knowledge and proven delivery across secure mobility and AI-driven deception technologies. Our work spans Government and Defence markets across civil and military applications, powering intelligent advantage on a global scale.

Typical Activities
Working in collaboration with internal stakeholders across Engineering, Product Management and Project Teams, the Senior / Principal Electronic Design Engineer will:

• Design complex digital and analogue electronic circuits from concept through to production
• Develop, review and maintain multi-layer PCB designs incorporating processors, FPGAs and high-speed interfaces
• Perform circuit analysis, simulation and design verification to ensure performance, reliability and security
• Support prototype bring-up, verification, validation and troubleshooting at board and system level
• Investigate returned products and implement design or process improvements
• Provide technical leadership, input to design reviews and sound engineering decision-making
• Mentor and support junior engineers, acting as a technical authority within the team
• Engage with customers to understand technical requirements and constraints
• Author and review high-quality technical documentation, including design documentation and test reports
• Contribute to innovation initiatives, engineering standards and long-term technical strategy

What we\’re looking for

• Strong experience in digital and analogue electronic design from concept to production
• Proven capability designing multi-layer PCBs using high-speed devices such as FPGAs and/or processors
• Experience using Altium Designer or equivalent EDA tools
• Ability to analyse, verify and assure designs for performance, manufacturability and reliability
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex hardware issues
• Strong technical communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with strong ownership of deliverables
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Enthusiasm for continuous professional development and learning new technologies
• Attention to detail with a commitment to quality and best practice

Desirable

• Working knowledge of RF design (e.g. Wi-Fi, NFC or cellular)
• Understanding of cryptography and secure system design principles
• Experience contributing to or defining engineering standards and processes
• Previous experience in customer-facing or client-supporting technical roles
• Exposure to secure, defence or government-related projects

Why Work at PentenAmio?
At PentenAmio, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
– Life Insurance – 4x Salary

• 2:30pm finish on Fridays
• Option to work a 9-day fortnight
• Private Health Scheme
• EV Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Company Pension, matched up to 10%
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank/Public Holidays
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Additional perks:

• Free on-site parking
• Casual dress code
• Free fruit in the office

Qualifications & Eligibility
To be eligible for this position you must:

• Hold a relevant degree in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience); and

• Be a British citizen; and

• Hold or be eligible for UK National Security Vetting (NSV) – SC level clearance.

PentenAmio is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that our current and future colleagues are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments that we may need to make.