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Senior Electronics Engineer

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Senior Electronic Engineer 

Location: Great Yarmouth

Salary: £60,000 + benefits 

Please note: Due to security clearance requirements, applicants must hold British Citizenship.

Why this role? 

This is an opportunity to take a true technical ownership role in the design and development of high-reliability electronic systems used in aerospace and defence applications. 

You will work on advanced hybrid microelectronics and RF circuit designs, contributing directly to systems where performance, reliability, and precision are critical. The role combines hands-on circuit design with technical leadership, giving you influence across both new product development and legacy system sustainment. 

If you enjoy solving complex engineering problems, working at the forefront of electronic design, and seeing your work deployed in demanding environments, this is a role where your expertise will have real impact.

 What you will be doing 

Taking technical ownership of RF circuit and subsystem design from concept through to validation
Designing and developing hybrid microelectronic circuits including chip-and-wire and chip-and-bond wire assemblies
Leading schematic capture, circuit simulation, analysis, and verification activities
Supporting both new product development and legacy product sustainment
Improving existing designs to enhance performance, reliability, and manufacturability
Working closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are robust and production-ready
Selecting and evaluating components for high-reliability and harsh environment applications
Supporting obsolescence management and redesign activities where required
Contributing to design reviews and technical sign-off processes
Investigating technical issues and leading root cause analysis where needed
Working collaboratively with suppliers and procurement on component and technical challenges
Ensuring compliance with aerospace and defence standards and internal engineering processes
Supporting and mentoring junior engineers within the teamWhat we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is confident operating as a senior technical engineer and who enjoys working across the full design lifecycle.

You will likely bring: 

Degree (BEng or MEng) in Electronic Engineering or related discipline
5+ years' experience in aerospace, defence, or high-reliability electronics
Strong analogue and/or mixed-signal circuit design experience
Hands-on experience with hybrid microelectronics (chip-and-wire / chip-and-bond wire, die attach, wire bonding)
Experience working on both new designs and legacy/sustaining engineering
Strong understanding of electronic components and lifecycle considerationsSkills and experience that will help you succeed

Technical strength 
RF and analogue circuit design experience
Circuit simulation, analysis, and validation
Design for manufacturability and robust production design
Component selection for high-reliability environments
Structured problem solving and failure analysis
Approach to work 
Strong attention to detail with a methodical engineering approach
Ability to balance performance, cost, and manufacturability
Awareness of lifecycle and obsolescence challenges in design
Collaboration and leadership 
Comfortable working across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Natural mentor to junior engineers with a collaborative mindset
Takes ownership of technical decisions and outcomes

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