Electronics Engineer in Waterbeach

Location: Waterbeach, UK
Department: Engineering (NPI)
Reports to: Production Engineering Manager
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Thermoteknix Systems Ltd, founded in 1982 and based in Cambridge, is a world leader in thermal imaging, night vision, and augmented reality systems. Our award-winning technologies are trusted by defence, security, and industrial customers in over 70 countries. With in-house R&D, cutting-edge innovation, and a global reputation for quality, we design and manufacture solutions that perform in the toughest environments.

Due to increasing market opportunities and an ever-growing product range, Thermoteknix is expanding its engineering team.

As a member of the engineering team, you will be responsible for contributing to electronics design, development and validation activities across the product development lifecycle. You will work closely with R&D, manufacturing and quality teams, drawing upon your existing electronics and PCB assembly knowledge to ensure products are designed, developed and validated for reliable operation, manufacture, assembly and test.

Additionally, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of existing electronics and test systems to improve product functionality, testing efficiency and overall product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with R&D to ensure new PCB assemblies are designed for reliable manufacture, using DFMEA early in the design process to identify and mitigate potential electronics design risks
• Identify and implement design improvements to enhance product performance, manufacturability and reliability
• Communicate with PCB manufacturers to understand their capabilities and constraints
• Support electronic design and development activities throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring designs are suitable for assembly, testing and manufacture
• Define inspection and test strategies for PCB and electronic assemblies during product development, collaborating with R&D to maximise test coverage
• Contribute to the development of automated test equipment for comprehensive testing and calibration of PCB assemblies and products, working with R&D, mechanical and software engineers
• Take a hands-on approach during product development and build activities, supporting root cause investigation and resolution of electrical, programming, configuration and test issues within the ECN framework
• Work with the quality team to support product non-conformance investigations and implement improvements
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve electronic test processes, product quality and manufacturing efficiency
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of engineering standards and processes

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven electronics design experience with the aid of PCB CAD tools (e.g. Altium)
• Strong understanding of DFM/DFA/DFT
• Experience supporting products through prototype development and into production, particularly for low to medium volume products
• Strong understanding of PCB assembly, electronic integration, and production test methods
• Experience creating technical documentation and releasing into a controlled change management system
• Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced engineering environment

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience of complex designs including microcontrollers, analogue circuits and power supplies
• Knowledge of video standards and USB
• Understanding of software for automation (C#, C++, LabVIEW)
• Experience designing products to military standards
• Understanding of engineering change control and quality systems (ISO 9001)
• Experience working in controlled cleanroom environments

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on, proactive, and solution-focused mindset
• Strong communication skills with engineering and production stakeholders
• Comfortable working between design and manufacturing environments
• Driven to improve processes and deliver engineering excellence
• Adaptable and motivated to help shape a new team and function

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

• Opportunity to join and shape a newly formed Production Engineering team.
• A key role bridging cutting-edge R&D and real-world manufacturing.
• Collaborative environment working on advanced thermal imaging technologies.
• Career development and growth within a high-technology engineering organisation.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.