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Lead Electronics Engineer

ETS Technical Selection
Posted a day ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Derby, Derbyshire DE12FU, England

Salary

£70,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The position is for a technical engineer with a relevant academic qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and at least five years of industry experience in electronic systems development and design.
  • Candidates should have hands-on expertise in embedded technologies and microcontroller-based programming, along with practical experience in circuit design and PCB layout.
  • The role involves collaborating with a team to innovate and maintain electronic frameworks, supporting both new projects and legacy products.
  • Key responsibilities include troubleshooting circuit boards, producing design documentation, and ensuring integration with software developers.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the candidate's experience and expertise in the field.
Essential Qualifications & Background

  • A relevant academic qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or comparable).
  • At least five years of industry experience in the development and design of electronic systems.
  • Hands-on expertise in working with embedded technologies and microcontroller-based programming.


Position Overview

We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced technical engineer to contribute to the innovation and development of sophisticated electronic solutions. The role involves designing, refining, and maintaining electronic frameworks within a collaborative and fast-paced team environment. This position requires working closely with specialists across various disciplines to drive technical excellence and innovation.



Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with colleagues to create and refine electronic hardware for both new projects and existing systems.
  • Contribute to the development of embedded solutions, integrating high-speed analogue and digital circuit technologies.
  • Support legacy products through modifications and improvements.
  • Conduct in-depth troubleshooting and fault diagnosis for newly designed circuit boards and systems.
  • Produce comprehensive design documentation, including component lists, test specifications, and associated materials.
  • Work alongside software developers to ensure seamless integration of hardware and firmware.
  • Provide technical assistance and resolve issues within production environments.


Core Competencies & Skills

The successful candidate should have proficiency in the following areas:

  • Practical experience in circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout (experience with Altium is beneficial but not mandatory).
  • Solid understanding of both analogue and digital electronic design principles.
  • At least two years of experience working with hardware description languages (VHDL preferred).
  • Familiarity with simulation software for electronic design validation.
  • Knowledge of FPGA design workflows and toolchains.
  • Proficiency in low-level C programming for embedded applications.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and a team-oriented mindset.

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