Introduction

Our client is looking for an Electronic Digital Design Engineer to join their team working on cutting-edge electronics for defence and electronic warfare applications. You'll need at least 3 years of experience in digital electronic design, with hands-on responsibility for complex, high-speed designs. Apply now!

Working Patterns and location - Hybrid - 3 days on site per week

Key responsibilities

• Own the full engineering lifecycle for digital subsystems across electronic warfare and defence projects.

• Manage requirements, high-level design, detailed schematics and simulation for digital subsystems.

• Develop test plans and specifications to verify designs meet requirements.

• Carry out hands-on testing, troubleshooting and debugging of digital and analogue designs.

• Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards and safety regulations.

• Participate in design reviews and contribute to improving project outcomes.

• Produce clear design documentation, test plans and results for compliance and reference.

• Design manufacturing jigs for digital systems.

Skills & experience

• 3+ years of experience in digital electronic design, including complex and high-speed designs.

• Degree-level qualification in Electronics Engineering or a closely related field.

• Proficiency with digital design tools such as Altium, SPICE simulation or HyperLynx.

• Experience with hardware verification, debugging and hands-on lab work.

• Ability to manage requirements and produce detailed technical design documentation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to complex electronic systems.

• Familiarity with defence industry standards, security protocols or electronic warfare principles.

Additional benefits

• Knowledge of analogue circuit design to complement digital design work.

• Experience designing microprocessor or FPGA-based systems.

• Background in power supply and battery management system design.

• Experience designing for safety, reliability, manufacture and obsolescence management.

• Familiarity with compliance to industry standards through volume manufacture.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

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