Principal Electronics Engineer

We are seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer to lead the electronics design within a team of 15 engineers, providing significant experience and insight to project development and act as a role model for less experienced engineers, engaging in substantial R&D developments and analytical research.

The role is anticipated to be a dual Electrical/Electronic function with the following definitions:

• Electronics Engineer providing expertise of circuit design, components, and PCB technology. Working in technology areas of EMC, Power Management, Servo Control, processor interfacing and communications
• Electrical Engineer providing expertise in the realms of power and signal transmission over wired medium with ability to define and objectively review an overall architecture, including power management, system wiring and knowledge of production processes

Key Responsibilities:

The role will often include leading headline projects for the business and will be expected to set the standards of good engineering practice, leading by example, and often be seen as an expert in their given field. The Principal Engineer is expected to proactively review and enhance engineering processes, with inherent drive and passion for innovating all aspects of work.

The role will often include regularly communicate with senior management, directors and key customers, The principal engineer will often help support development of bids, proposals and acquisition of new business.

Typically, the Principal Electronics Engineer shall have demonstrable expertise in one or more of the following key areas along with a relentless drive to enhance the following areas, in addition to the core engineering role.

• Take a lead role in developing or enhancing technology within the business, providing subject matter expertise for technology areas and apply these to R&D development activities or projects
• Take technical leadership of multi-disciplined projects, with ability to foster a culture a systematic approach while providing our customers with solutions
• Take a line management supporting role to support other engineers as part of a smaller sub team overseeing development, training and support needs while providing key insights into resource planning of engineers working under them

Skills & Experience:

We require:

• Strong degree in a related discipline accredited by the IET. Typically, 10 years relevant experience expected
• Significant experience of leading and supervising projects or people
• Solid all-round theoretical and practical understanding of electronics designs
• Ability to complete analysis-based activities i.e. (circuit emulation, performance, or power budgets)
• Ability to highlight key project risks, schedules, mitigations and identify critical design activities
• Overall awareness of the full project lifecycle ranging from bids through to continuing customer support
• A proven track record of innovation-based approaches to all aspects of engineering/leadership
• Ability to investigate and fault find technical problems at PCB or system level, with capability to identify root cause or procedural reforms

Desirable Skills:

We also look for:

• Chartered Engineer
• Experience leading, managing, or mentoring engineers
• Embedded Software Design, including ARM/KEIL
• Experience of EMC to military standards, with ability to manage, plan and resolve issues at an architecture and embedded level
• Knowledge of Motors and drive technology with ability to calculate motor performance
• Awareness of control systems analysis and performance techniques with ability to articulate these to fellow engineers/Stakeholders
• Practised in the use of analysis and simulation tools such as Python, Matlab, Simulink, LT-Spice, Simetrix etc.
• Familiar with management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project
• Practised in the use and management of PCB design tools such as Altium, Cadence OrCAD
• Familiar with design resilience techniques such as Failure Mode Effects Analysis.
• Awareness of Lightning Direct and Indirect Effects.
• Familiar with the design of electronics within harsh environments typical with Military equipment

Personal Attributes:

We expect:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience interacting with Customers and Colleagues at all levels, with practised ability to build effective professional relationships with key stakeholders.
• Highly organised and methodical with an eye for detail.
• Track record of demonstrating courage by tackling unique design challenges with diligence, endurance and nerve.
• Can demonstrate Integrity, with a track record for achieving what they say, when they say while ensuring a flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude.
• Willingness on occasion to travel to customer/Supplier sites, including international travel.
• A resilient and adaptable approach

Work Life Balance:

We offer:

• 37.5 hour working week
• Lunchtime finishes on a Friday
• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
• 28 days annual leave
• Christmas closure
• Holiday purchasing scheme

Benefits:

We provide:

• Group pension plan - matched contributions up to 5%
• Income protection scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations
• Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline
• Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing
• Regular sports and social activities
• Gym membership discounts
• Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).
• Recruitment referral bonus scheme
• Excellent learning & development opportunities
• Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations

Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.