Senior Electronics Engineer

As a Senior Electronics Engineer within our Warhead Engineering group, you will play a vital part in supporting the team to develop hardware designs from concept to prototype demonstration. Essential candidate criteria for the role, includes experience in the following;

• Electronics design (one or more of the following: analogue, digital, battery/low power)
• Embedded software development (C / C++ / C#)
• ECAD
• Interface management
• Stakeholder engagement
In addition to this, it would be advantageous for candidates to have knowledge or experience in electronic design simulation tools (Pspice/LTspice), system engineering and architecture definition. There is also collaboration with our US colleagues, and therefore a candidate who is open to travel is desirable. If you think you have what it takes to engineer the extraordinary and directly shape the future of our nuclear deterrent, apply now for a role to help with:
• Defining and implementing technical strategies for core programmes.
• Designing, building and testing novel solutions to solve technical challenges in a security-based framework.
• Understanding of low power components utilising MSP/STM platforms
• Leading design teams in the design and development of products to time and cost
• Utilising experience in SPICE simulation and ECAD tools to deliver hardware at all life cycle phases from 'cradle to grave'
• Support integration of products into wider systems
• Safeguarding our nation by ensuring our deterrent is credible, effective and safe, today and into the future.
  
  To be considered for the role, we require candidates to hold a degree qualification and/or extensive experience in electronic engineering, working in a similar environment and possess strong communication skills., Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.
  
  Salary: £47,960- £72,000 per annum (depending on your suitability and level of experience), Some reasons we think Senior Electronics Engineer love it here:
• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work.
• In addition, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.