16 electronics design engineer jobs found

Electronics Design Engineer Location: Stevenage (Hybrid, 2 days onsite) Duration: 12 months (likely extension) Rate: Negotiable (DOE)  - Clearance: Active SC Clearance required  The Opportunity An industry-leading defence organisation is looking for an experienced Electronics Design Engineer to join their growing team in Stevenage. You’ll be part of a highly supportive engineering function that prides itself on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and delivering high-quality solutions. This role suits someone who enjoys taking ownership of design work packages, thrives in multi-disciplinary environments, and has a strong background across the full electronic product lifecycle. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll play a key part in developing advanced electronic solutions for complex weapon systems, covering both on-board subsystems and land, sea, and air-based firing units. Responsibilities include: Leading and delivering end-to-end electronic design packages Taking...

A fast‑growing UK clean‑energy start‑up is developing an innovative domestic thermal energy storage system. As they move from prototype to pre‑production, they are seeking an experienced Electronics & Embedded Systems Engineer to take ownership of the full control‑electronics design for a safety‑critical, mains‑powered appliance designed for UKCA/CE certification and future volume manufacture. Key Responsibilities for Electronics & Embedded Systems Engineer System Architecture Define overall electrical & control system architecture Select MCU / embedded platform (e.g. STM32, NXP, ESP32) Develop power distribution & protection strategy Integrate sensors, actuators, heaters & communication interfacesPCB Design Schematic capture & multi‑layer PCB layout Industrial, manufacturable design (DFM/DFA principles) Component selection with availability, cost & reliability in mind Design for EMC, thermal performance, and safety compliancePower Electronics &...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an RF Design Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.    This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background working as an RF Designer, Microwave Design Engineer or RF Systems Engineer.  Any previous experience of Advanced Design System (ADS) or Cadence would be great. Hourly Rate: £75ph (Umbrella) Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) RF Design Engineer Job Description: The successful candidate will be the designer for specific RF electronics designs. Interfaces to various stakeholders, such as the Datalink core team, Design Authority and other functional entities will need to be managed effectively to ensure the designs are delivered in a timely manner and will integrate to the other parts of the system Responsibilities: The role is substantially technical and hand on testing and proving is essential....

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton, Lancashire is currently looking to recruit 4x Development and Production Test Engineer - Electronics/Electrical subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  Looking for somebody with substantial test engineering experience. Diagnosis of test failures Testing experience down to component level The department are keen to hear from candidates from a background with Electronics, RF, Microwave skills or candidates that have strong Test, Diagnostics, Repair Engineering skills.  Hourly Rate: £37.00ph (Umbrella).    Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)   Development and Production Test Engineer – Electronic / Electrical Job Description: Technical support to the manufacturing test of weapons sub-systems in production and development test and diagnostics of complex weapons at system and Subsystem level. Provide Test Engineering support during Design / Development phases from initial...

Lead Electronics Engineer  Edinburgh, Luton, Bristol, Southampton (2 days from home) circa £84 per hour + overtime Contract position Virtual interview Mon–Fri   Certain Advantage is collaborating with a key client to recruit a Lead Electronics Engineer. You will lead the electronics development of a key sensor project for aircraft. This is a key role in developing, maturing, and delivering a mission-critical, electro-optical system that will be installed onto the aircraft platform.   What will you be doing? Manage and lead a team of Electronics engineers in developing the sensor system’s electronic hardware through the full engineering lifecycle from requirements analysis to customer delivery. Ownership of electronics work packages, agreeing budget and schedule with engineering management, day-to-day planning and execution of the teams’ work, supervising engineers in completion of their tasks, and status reporting to key stakeholders. Lead the electronics architecture...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office.  This role will be a hybrid position – 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote.      Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella).      Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Missile Electronic Architect Job Description:   Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office.  This role will be a hybrid position – 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote.      Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella).      Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Missile Electronic Architect Job Description:   Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office.  This role will be a hybrid position – 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote.      Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella).      Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Missile Electronic Architect Job Description:   Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions...

Principal Digital Hardware Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for a Principal Digital Hardware Engineer based in the Edinburgh area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across various industries—from aerospace and automotive to healthcare and semiconductors. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Principal Digital Hardware Engineer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Creating high-quality and robust digital electronics designs Documenting and recording deliverables Supporting integration & verification activities at the hardware and system level Keeping designs under configuration control Providing progress...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a FPGA / Digital Electronics Hardware Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The department are looking to recruit a number of contractors who have skills in FPGA, VHDL, Xilinx or Digital design.   Rate: £80 per hour (Umbrella) Location: Your base site can be any of the following (depending on your preference) Edinburgh, Southampton, Luton, Newcastle, Basildon, Bristol, or Yeovil.   FPGA / Digital Electronics Hardware Engineer Job Description: The Digital hardware engineer would be responsible for design, commissioning and test of high-speed digital electronics hardware, i.e. Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCA’s) on complex systems for airborne Radar products. The role will be based at our customer’s site in Edinburgh or Luton and may allow for hybrid working after an initial period of familiarisation onsite. Creating high-quality and robust digital electronics designs Documenting and recording...

About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Software Test & Development Engineer to join a product development team working on software-controlled power systems used in long-life, safety-critical applications. This role is well suited to someone early in their career who enjoys writing code, breaking software (on purpose), and understanding how software interacts with real hardware. You don't need prior industry experience - training, mentoring, and hands-on support are built into the role. You'll help develop and test the software used to manage power feeding equipment, which provides controlled electrical current to complex infrastructure systems. Your work will directly contribute to system safety, reliability, and performance. What You'll Be Working On Based in Greenwich, you'll work closely with software developers, test engineers, and the wider product development team to: Develop and test software used to control power systems Carry out unit...

Configuration Support Officer Hours: Monday - Friday 37 HPW Rate: £135 per day Location: Aztec West, Bristol (Hybrid working available) Occasional visits to other NNB sites in Gloucester and Somerset may be required About the Role We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Configuration Support Officer to join the Plant Configuration team supporting the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Project one of the UK's largest and most significant infrastructure projects. This role sits within the Project Support Cell, providing professional project and administrative support to Configuration Engineers and Configuration Managers within the Change Control Branch. You will play a key role in ensuring configuration management activities run smoothly by coordinating meetings, managing documentation, producing reports, and supporting day-to-day operational activities. No prior nuclear experience is required this is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational and...

Test Engineer Coventry 12 Month   The Opportunity Working with a large known Automotive Company.They are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Test Engineer to join our Test Operations team. This is a critical role responsible for the end-to-end management of Bills of Materials (BoM) for Units Under Test (UUT) across our cutting-edge Battery, EDU, and Engine Test environments.   You will be the central pivot point between Engineering, Procurement, and Test Operations, ensuring that every kit is complete, accurate, and delivered exactly when needed to keep our test schedules on track.   Key Responsibilities BoM Ownership: Manage and own the Bill of Materials for UUTs, ensuring 100% accuracy for all scheduled test activities. Coordinate the ordering, tracking, and expediting of components through internal systems and external suppliers to meet high-pressure deadlines. Work closely with Engineering Design and Test Operations to translate technical requirements into actionable...

Senior Authorised Person – Data Centre Project (Frankfurt, Germany) €95,000 – €110,000 + Rotation + Accommodation + Travel + €32,000 Net Living Allowance Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent Location: Frankfurt, Germany An experienced Authorised Person (Electrical) is required to join a major data centre project in Frankfurt, Germany. This is a critical site-based role, responsible for the safe operation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems (LV/MV) across the site. You will work closely with Senior Authorised Persons, Energy Marshalls, and the Commissioning team to enforce electrical safety procedures, manage permits, and support energisation activities. This is a hands-on role for qualified electricians or electrical engineers with strong high-voltage and medium-voltage experience. The position offers exposure to technically complex, mission-critical data centre infrastructure and a collaborative, safety-driven work environment. Key Responsibilities * Enforce...

Systems Engineer - Satellite Communications Portsmouth, UK 6 Month Inital Contract The Opportunity: Shape the Future of Secure Space-Based NetworksAn exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented Systems Engineer to join our Lead Systems Engineers and Architects team within Defence & Space industry in Portsmouth, UK. This is your chance to directly contribute to the next generation of critical military satellite communications capability, including key future-looking programmes like the UK MOD's Skynet Enduring Capability and other vital Milsatcom initiatives. Our client has a proven track record, having delivered Milsatcom capability to the UK MOD from Skynet 4, through the successful Skynet 5 PFI, and currently delivering Skynet 6A on orbit. They are setting the standard for inter-satellite links, navigation, and space-based networks. Join us to be at the forefront of these exciting, engaged, and future-focused technologies. As a Systems Engineer, you will be pivotal...

Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Integration) Bolton £35 per hour initially 12 months 1-stage interview Mon-Fri Certain Advantage is working in partnership with a large engineering company that operates within the aerospace industry and is currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer. As a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing.   What will you be doing? Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEAs, FAIs etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process. Route card changes as a result or rework activities. Management of Configuration Control by the embodiment of Design Modifications into the Manufacturing Instructions. Support the Non-Conformance Process using SAP.  A couple of things you should know: Formal...