Electronics Engineer in Dunstable

This role will be part of our BlueBear Business in Bedfordshire. The Electronics Engineer will work in the electronics design and prototyping department, performing key electronics designs in support of larger projects and guiding electronic engineers within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive electronics hardware designs for specific sub‑systems or assemblies, implementing full design lifecycle from requirements capture through to production release.
• Perform detailed design activities for digital, mixed‑signal and embedded systems.
• Provide detailed review and approval of schematics, PCB layouts, component selection and detailed design documentation.
• Take charge of discrete design tasks, across PCB layout, circuit simulation and wiring harness designs.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of automated testing and Design for Manufacturing (DfM) across PCBA and wiring harnesses.
• Develop and produce detailed design documentation for electronics sub‑assemblies, following internal and industry standards such as DO‑254.
• Maintain design assurance processes and verification traceability across safety‑critical electronics developments.
• Work cross‑functionally with Systems Engineering, Software, Mechanical, Test and Programme Management teams to ensure aligned delivery.
• Support system‑level development through cost estimation, design planning and reporting to internal team members.
• Manage workloads, priorities, project risks and dependencies to meet schedule commitments.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

• 3‑4 years experience in electronics hardware design across digital and mixed‑signal systems.
• Experience applying and designing to industry standards.
• At least 1 year of wiring and PCB re‑work experience.
• Significant expertise in detailed electronics hardware design.
• Detailed understanding of the electronics manufacturing processes.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Process‑driven, ability to read detailed internal processes to ensure adherence.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Highly organised and able to work on multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Adaptable personality with a professional approach.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Conscientious, with a proactive work ethic.

Desirable

• Experience interfacing with subcontractors.
• Experience writing VHDL or Verilog.
• Experience writing embedded C and Python.
• Subject to UK MoD security clearance vetting to a minimum SC level.

Security Clearance

As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it.