Senior Electrical Engineer (EXPIRED)

Ealing

Government & Defence

Annual

Permanent


Key Responsibilities:

  • Interpret system requirements and break them down into detailed firmware requirements.
  • Lead firmware development activities and reviews, ensuring comprehensive system and sub-system design.
  • Support the development of a robust process for reliable simulation within the wider team.
  • Ensure technical solutions meet customer, legislative, and business requirements.
  • Maintain the quality and timeliness of your engineering tasks throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Assist the Line Manager with planning and estimation during project kick-offs.
  • Identify and address qualification, certification, and safety issues.
  • Create technical documentation such as Management Plans, Requirements Specifications, Design Documents, Interface Specifications, Acceptance Tests, and Design Change Requests.
  • Oversee the testing, simulation, and integration of new developments, including formal testing procedures.
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers.
  • Act as Project Engineering Lead (PEL) or Work Package Manager (WPM) for one or more projects when required.

Role Requirements:

  • Extensive experience throughout the project lifecycle as a firmware engineer, from bids and proposals to in-service support (preferably within the defence sector).
  • Practical experience in designing complex systems involving multiple electronics disciplines, with a deep understanding of associated challenges.
  • Proven track record of delivering reliable solutions on time and within budget.
  • Comfortable working with diverse stakeholders beyond electronics, including Project Management, Systems, Mechanical, and Software Engineering teams to resolve project issues.
  • Collaborative team player, effective in a multidisciplinary project environment, working closely with team members.

Additional Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a relevant field; Chartered status or Professional Registration is desirable.
  • Experience in Defence, Maritime, or Aviation sectors is beneficial.
  • Exposure to the following areas:
    • Development of analog and digital technologies.
    • Design for EMC, electrical safety, and signal integrity in firmware, schematic, or PCB layouts.
    • Firmware development.
    • Familiarity with PMRP and ECAD tools.
    • Design for manufacture and understanding of the full project lifecycle.
    • Prototyping, testing, and verification of electronic subsystems (hardware/firmware) at the unit and sub-system level.
    • Proficiency with engineering tools like DOORS, ERPs, and other Configuration Management tools.
  • Typically, a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field with experience in a complex engineering environment.

Benefits:

  • Optional 9-day fortnight
  • Time off in lieu (TOIL)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Early 1pm finish on Fridays
  • Annual bonus
  • 25 days of annual holiday
  • Christmas shutdown
  • Option to buy or sell holiday
  • Option to purchase private healthcare, dental coverage, critical illness insurance, etc., via salary sacrifice
  • 4x annual salary life cover
  • Pension scheme starting at 5% employer/4% employee contribution, with the option to select employee contributions ranging from 4% to 70% (provided it does not reduce salary below the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage).

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