Lead Electronics Engineer

Location

Somerset | United Kingdom

Job description

Orion Automation are currently in partnership with a Somerset-based pioneer in the instrumentation and telemetry industry who are experiencing significant and consistent growth.

As a result of this strong business growth, there is a requirement to recruit for a Lead Electronics Engineer  to join their growing team.

The Lead Electronics Engineer position requires in-depth knowledge and experience in a range of electronics disciplines to lead our client's small team of engineers to deliver comprehensive solutions to complex challenges.

The Lead Electronics Engineer will:

• Understand, maintain, and expand the capability of the OFDM telemetry system and the communications bus protocols
• Lead the development of embedded firmware in small microprocessors and FPGAs
• Lead the design of a wide range of electronics hardware in both analogue and digital domains, including DC-DC converters, motor controllers and data acquisition components
• Assist in the creation of design requirements and specification documents to ensure that we deliver products that satisfy the technical and commercial requirements of customers.
• Identify technical risks in new product development and propose mitigation strategies
• Actively participate in design reviews
• Provide technical coaching and guidance to other engineers
• Lead in the development, implementation, and improvement of our internal design process
• Represent the development team in client meetings

Experience required:

• Ideally 5+ years as an Electronics Engineer or similar role developing new products.
• 3+ years in a technical or project lead role
• Analogue and digital hardware design and integration
• Embedded software
• Digital signal processing
• Working with microprocessors and microcontroller systems
• Programming languages such as C and VHDL
• Data acquisition systems and analysis
• Multilayer PCB design and layout
• Schematic capture

Skills & Qualifications

• BA or higher in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• Strong understanding of OFDM communications theory
• Demonstrated experience designing and testing power electronics, motor control, high speed electronics, analogue, digital and sensing technology.
• Good understanding of end-to-end electronics development with specific focus on hardware design and integration with high competence in schematic capture, PCB layout software, simulation tools to support design calculations, tolerance analysis and documentation
• Demonstrated ability in leading a team from early design stages to final implementation
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills with an analytical and proactive approach
• Highly motivated and autonomous, with good communication and presentation skills
• Strong command of written and spoken English

What we offer the Lead Electronics Engineer:

• Salary paying up to c. £85,000 p.a doe and suitability
• Flexible Working Hours
• Annual Bonus (historically c. 10%)
• Bupa Healthcare
• Life Assurance.
• Company Events.
• Flexible benefits scheme.

If this opportunity as a Lead Electronics Engineer is of interest to you, don't hesitate and get in touch.

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 7 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website. 

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Salary

£80k - £90k per annum