Graduate Engineer (Electronics)
Location: Chertsey, Surrey
Work Style: Hybrid
Candidate Requirements
* Hold single UK nationality
* Have worked in the UK for 5+ years
Qualifications & Experience
* A strong interest in engineering, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and grow in an engineering career.
* A relevant Engineering Qualification at Level 6 NVQ or an Honours Degree.
* A Level 3 qualification (NVQ 3, Advanced Apprenticeship, or AS/A Level) in Mathematics and Science (Physics).
Job Purpose A Graduate Electronics Engineer will work within a team of skilled design engineers to deliver high-quality products and systems for the Defence Industry. The successful candidate will translate design specifications into innovative electronic solutions, ensuring successful project completion within budget and time constraints.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop electronic solutions to meet specified requirements.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to develop successful solutions.
* Ensure smooth transition to production by considering design for manufacture and testing.
* Conduct design proving activities, including fault finding.
* Work with external test houses to demonstrate compliance with MoD and European standards, including CE/UKCA marking.
* Adhere to health and safety requirements and company procedures.
* Prepare and maintain high-quality documentation, including Bills of Materials, schematics, and Change Notes.
* Provide occasional offsite support for product installation and maintenance.
Essential Skills & Competencies
* Electronics design expertise in both analogue and digital techniques, including:
o Low-noise power supply and distribution circuitry
o Analogue signal conditioning
o Data acquisition topologies
o Digital interfacing and control within an FPGA environment
o Design for EMC compliance
* Experience with all aspects of electronics product design, including:
o Implementing designs from specifications
o Producing circuit designs for external artwork and subcontract manufacture
o Circuit-level design validation and verification
o Awareness of compliance and qualification requirements (UKCA/EC, EMC, Environmental, RoHS, Safety, etc.)
o Understanding of formal acceptance processes
* Proficiency in ECAD tools for circuit and PCB design (Cadence OrCAD desirable).
* Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills at the component level.
* Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop solutions.
Desirable Skills
* Experience using test equipment for evaluation and design validation, including digital oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, function generators, PAT testers, digital multimeters, and power supplies.
* Ability to multitask and prioritise workload with a hands-on approach.
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
Security Clearance
* The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance is essential.
Benefits & Rewards
* Career Development
* Paid Overtime or TOIL
* Flexible Working
* Role-Specific Allowances
* Holiday Entitlement: 24 days per year, plus public holidays. A Christmas closedown occurs from December 24th to January 2nd, utilising annual leave.
* Pension Scheme: 14% total contribution (7% employer-matched with 7% employee contribution).
* Private Medical Care
* Training & Upskilling
* Monthly Payment Schemes