At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop advanced hybrid microelectronic circuits for aerospace and defence applications.
- Company: Join a leading engineering team focused on high-reliability electronics.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, 33 days holiday, private healthcare, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and relocation assistance available.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aerospace technology while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in aerospace or defence electronics with strong circuit design skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Electronic Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role focuses on the design, development, and sustainment of hybrid microelectronic circuits (chip-and-wire / chip-and-bond wire assemblies) used in high-reliability aerospace and defence applications. You will develop and support both new and legacy product designs, ensuring robust electrical performance, manufacturability, and long-term reliability. While contributing to lifecycle and obsolescence activities where required, the primary focus of this role is on electronic design, hybrid circuit integration, and technical leadership within a multidisciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of advanced RF circuits, subsystems, and system architectures.
- Lead the design and development of hybrid microelectronic circuits (chip-and-wire, die attach, and wire bonding technologies).
- Take ownership of circuit design activities, including schematic capture, simulation, analysis, and validation.
- Support legacy product sustainment, including design updates, performance improvements, and issue resolution.
- Ensure designs meet high-reliability requirements for aerospace and defence applications.
- Work closely with manufacturing and process engineering teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly robustness.
- Define and review schematics, layouts, and hybrid assembly drawings.
- Select and evaluate electronic components suitable for high-reliability and harsh environments.
- Support component lifecycle and obsolescence activities through informed design decisions and redesign where required.
- Participate in design reviews, verification activities, and technical sign-off processes.
- Lead or support root cause analysis and failure investigations on field or production issues.
- Collaborate with procurement and suppliers on component selection, qualification, and technical issues.
- Ensure compliance with relevant aerospace/defence standards, IPC standards, and internal quality processes.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5+ years’ experience in aerospace, defence, or high‑reliability electronics.
- Strong background in analogue and/or mixed‑signal circuit design.
- Proven experience with chip‑and‑wire / chip‑and‑bond wire technologies, including die attach and wire bonding.
- Experience supporting legacy or sustaining engineering activities.
- Strong understanding of electronic components and lifecycle risks.
Skills & Competencies
- Technical: Hybrid microelectronics design and integration, Circuit simulation and analysis, Design for manufacturability (DFM), Component selection for high‑reliability applications, Failure analysis and structured problem‑solving.
- Strategic: Ability to balance performance, cost, and manufacturability, Awareness of lifecycle and obsolescence considerations in design, Continuous improvement mindset.
- Interpersonal: Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills, Clear communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, Detail‑oriented and methodical approach.
- Leadership: Ownership of design activities and technical decisions, Mentoring and supporting junior engineers, Proactive problem‑solving and decision‑making.
Other Requirements
- You must be eligible for full security clearance.
- Occasional travel may be required for supplier or customer engagement.
What We Can Offer You
- Flexible working practices – we work a 9‑day fortnight, hybrid working, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday.
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
- Private healthcare.
- Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses.
- Additional benefits including access to 24/7 remote GP services, physiotherapy consultations and gym discounts.
- Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions.
- Life assurance – 4 × annual salary.
- Reward and recognition platform.
- Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more.
- Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services.
- Support for further training and education.
- Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with us.
Senior Electronic Engineer employer: Spectrum Control
Spectrum Control is an exceptional employer located in Great Yarmouth, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides excellent benefits such as flexible working practices and a health cash plan, ensuring that team members are supported both professionally and personally. Joining Spectrum Control means being part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing product quality and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
