Location: Basildon (fully onsite)
Duration: 6 month contract
Rate: £70ph UMB (Inside IR35)
Role details:
Our client, a prominent entity within the Defence and Security sector, is presently seeking two Principal Electronics Engineers to join their team in Basildon. This is a 6-month contract requiring onsite presence to support the development of the Hostile Artillery Locating System (HALO). HALO is an advanced long-range acoustic weapon locating system designed to address the growing threats from electronic warfare and anti-radar weapon systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop hardware solutions, including the design of in-house PCBs
Assist Systems Engineers in developing requirements and architecture
Support the integration of hardware, firmware, and software
Participate in qualification activities and trials proving
Document and record work products, manage configurations, and provide progress reports
Work within a multi-disciplined team to resolve technical issues
Job Requirements:
Electronics-based qualification (BTEC, HND, or Apprenticeship) or sufficient experience
Understanding of all stages of the engineering development lifecycle
Familiarity with circuit design (schematic capture) and simulation tools
Practical experience in Hardware, Firmware & Software Integration of Microprocessor Based designs
Experience integrating in-house designs with COTS modules (power supplies, single board computers, RF interfaces)
Proficiency in debu...