Graduate/Senior/Principal Electrical Hardware Engineer in Chelmsford

Company Overview

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. The sensor device technology includes Charge Coupled Devices (CCDs), CMOS image detectors (visible and infra‑red) and their associated Read Out ICs (ROICs). From the earliest signs of the Big Bang to the effects of solar activity on the Earth, the detailed scientific information and images obtained with Teledyne Space Imaging’s CCD and CMOS sensors are helping us understand more about our surroundings. The imaging sensors developed and tested at the Chelmsford site have been used on many of humanity’s most important space imaging missions, including the Hubble Telescope, Kepler, GAIA, Mars Rovers, New Horizons, and Rosetta.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

This position is open to all levels of experience. Work includes both the design and testing of cameras required to characterise and verify the performance of our space imaging sensors. The electrical hardware is required to control the drive and acquisition of our high‑speed Imaging Sensors. We are also expanding the business to design Front End Electronics for space, with the LISA project being our first major flight mission contract.

The Engineer will be working in cross‑functional teams, reporting to Project Managers and Project Lead Engineers, to ensure project requirements are met and verified in line with the defined project plan. The engineer will also ensure our capabilities are maintained at the cutting edge, and are aligned with our development roadmaps. For experienced applicants, the role will involve mentoring and coaching of other engineers in the team, as well as chairing design reviews. To drive our capabilities forward, the successful candidate will acquire an in‑depth knowledge of how our devices operate, along with the test circuits and peripheral sub‑systems required for testing and validating the sensors.

In collaboration with the wider engineering team, the Engineer will provide bid and business development support. This support will include reviewing and specifying technical proposals, conducting trade‑off analysis, and supplying estimates for effort and material cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Full PCB design for space applications including component selection, schematic capture, analysis, documentation, stack‑up definition, and administration of external layout activity.


• Preparation and presentation of concepts and designs that meet the requirements, driven both by internal and external customer needs. Maintain and update compliance verification matrix with respect to electrical requirements.


• Drive system architecture trade‑off discussions at Systems Requirement Review and Preliminary Design Reviews.


• Detailing of system architecture and interface diagrams for gate review documentation.


• Preparing and presenting all necessary documentation relevant to the electrical design for gate reviews, both internal and external. The engineer will be expected to communicate clearly and effectively to all stakeholders.


• Maintain Compliance and Verification Matrix of compliance for electrical hardware requirements, this is particularly important for gate reviews.


• Proactive and constructive participation in schematic and layout design reviews.


• The successful candidate is expected to play a key role in driving capability within the department, for experienced applicants this will include mentoring and training of engineers within the team.


• Taking a strong lead with verification and testing of electronics, and preparation of well‑structured and clear associated documentation.


• For experienced applicants, a good understanding of the engineering lifecycle required for high reliability electronics, and adherence to relevant standards is advantageous.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Knowledge of PCB design approaches required for high‑speed circuitry.


• Ability to meet requirements efficiently, minimising design effort.


• Ability to add value and improve existing electronic designs.


• Demonstration of working to standards for high reliability.


• PCB CAD skills are essential, with an advantage for candidates who have Altium or Cadence experience.


• Strong and in‑depth understanding of electronics and electrical interfaces.


• Ability to convey technical data and complex electrical designs in an easy‑to‑understand format.


• Space electronics experience considered advantageous.

Benefits

• Site is located in Chelmsford, a growing and vibrant city surrounded by countryside with excellent transport links to London (40 minutes by train to Liverpool Street) and Stansted (45 minutes by bus).


• Location of site is beside a beautiful park, with excellent walking and cycling routes.


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays as standard – with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.


• Free on‑site parking and secure area for motorcycles and bicycles.


• The company participates in an electric Car scheme, offering fantastic monthly leasing rates with salary sacrifice.


• Competitive pension scheme with up to 7% company contribution.


• Free tea and coffee from vending machines on site as well as free fresh fruit.


• Medicash health plan to help cover your everyday healthcare needs.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• 4x Salary Life Assurance.


• Numerous discounts with major retailers as part of our flexible benefits package.


• The site has its own football pitch, which holds regular company tournaments.


• Season ticket discounts on Greater Anglia Trains.


• Christmas shutdown ensures that you get time off during the festive break.


• Flexible start and finish times – 37 hour week and core hours are between 9:00am and 15:30.


• Support for your professional development with a paid membership to a relevant professional body.


• Access to mentors and training – explore the vast training library on Teledyne University!


• The company has a culture that is friendly and welcoming.

The above role profile is not meant to be an exhaustive list and duties within areas of responsibilities will be expected to change to meet the changing needs of our business.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.