Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is actively seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis in either Weymouth or Greenford. This role is crucial within the defence domain, where you will be part of a dynamic environment focused on cutting-edge technologies and systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Interpretation of system requirements and decomposing them into firmware requirements
Conducting firmware development activities and reviews, covering full system and sub-system design
Supporting the wider function to develop a strong process for reliable simulation
Ensuring the technical solution meets customer, legislative, and business requirements
Maintaining quality and timeliness of engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle
Supporting the Line Manager in planning and estimation activities at the kickoff of new projects
Identifying and resolving qualification, certification, and safety issues
Producing project technical documentation in line with project requirements
Testing, simulation, and integration of new developments, including formal testing
Coaching and mentoring junior engineers
Potential opportunities to act as Project Engineering Lead (PEL) and/or Work Package Manager (WPM) on one or more projects
Job Requirements:
Experience across the whole project lifecycle as a firmware engineer, within the defence sector
Hands-on experience designing complex systems involving multiple electronics disciplines
Successful delivery of reliable solutions within timescales and budgets
Experience dealing with a wide range of stakeholders as part of a multidisciplinary project team
Able to work effectively as a team player in a multidisciplinary project environment
Additional Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a relevant subject; Chartered status or Professional Registration is desirable
Experience in Defence/Maritime/Aviation environments is desirable
Exposure to:
Development of analogue and digital technologies
Design for EMC, Electrical Safety & Signal Integrity of firmware, schematic, or PCB layout
Firmware development
Familiarity with PMRP and ECAD tools
Design for manufacture, understanding of full project lifecycle
Prototyping, test and verification of electronic subsystems (Hardware/Firmware) at unit and sub-system level
Use of standard office and engineering tools such as DOORS, ERPs, and other Configuration Management tools
Eligible for SC clearance
Benefits:
Optional 9-day fortnight
Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
Flexible working hours
1pm finish on Fridays
Annual bonus
Hybrid working for certain roles
Casual dress
25 days holiday with Christmas shutdown
Option to buy or sell holiday
Option to purchase private healthcare, dental, critical illness cover via salary sacrifice
Reward hub with discounts at over 200 online stores
4x annual salary life cover
Pension starting at 5% Employer/4% Employee, with flexible contribution options
If you are a skilled Senior Electrical Engineer looking for the next step in your career within the defence sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and forward-thinking team in either Weymouth or Greenford