Our client, a growing engineering services organisation within the defence and security sector, is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to establish and lead an electronics capability for high-integrity and safety-critical applications. This permanent role is based in Worcester on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days per week in the office, subject to project requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading electronics architecture, design, analysis, verification and delivery across multiple projects
- Acting as the technical authority for electronics projects, supporting task definition, estimates, compliance and resource allocation
- Developing practical processes and procedures for high-integrity electronics design and certification
- Ensuring compliance with applicable standards, including DO-254 and equivalent requirements across other regulated industries
- Managing technical risks, project quality, schedules and delivery outcomes, escalating issues and mitigation actions where required
- Defining the facilities, tools, processes, skills and supply-chain partnerships required to grow the electronics capability
- Supporting the recruitment, development and mentoring of an electronics engineering team as the workload expands
- Working with sales teams on technical bids, client presentations, estimates and the development of new electronics services
Job Requirements:
- Engineering or technical degree, with experience in a senior electronics engineering or technical leadership position
- Strong experience in electronics design and full lifecycle development for high-integrity or safety-critical hardware
- Understanding of electronics verification, certification and the production of project artefacts from requirements through to hardware acceptance
- Experience managing technical activities from initial sales engagement through to project delivery and certification
- Proficiency with electronics development tools such as Altium and safety-critical development tools including DOORS and Rhapsody
- Knowledge of DO-254 or comparable standards used in aerospace, defence, medical, rail or other regulated industries
- Pragmatic problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues and drive actions through to completion
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build client confidence
- Experience establishing or developing an electronics engineering capability, including tools, processes and recruitment, would be advantageous
- Current SC clearance, or the ability to obtain SC clearance
Benefits:
- Pension contributions
- Private medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for professional development, technical leadership and career progression
- Hybrid working arrangements, subject to project requirements
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Electronics Engineer to shape a growing electronics function, lead high-integrity engineering projects and contribute to the development of innovative solutions across the defence and security sector. Apply now to take on a key technical leadership role with our client.
