Senior Electronic Design Engineer

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Senior Electronic Design Engineer to lead the design and delivery of high-reliability electronic and electro-mechanical products for the global space industry. We have a permanent role in Somerset West CPT.

POSITION INFO:
Key Tasks - Lead and contribute to all stages of the product lifecycle, from concept development and business development support through to production and after-sales support. - Design, prototype, and develop electronic and electro-mechanical solutions, including electronics, embedded firmware, FPGA-based designs, and supporting mechanical interfaces as required. - Perform simulation, analysis, testing, and qualification activities to ensure designs meet requirements with appropriate design margins and reliable performance in intended environments. - Develop practical, robust, and fit-for-purpose technical solutions, avoiding unnecessary complexity or over-engineering. - Define, develop, and maintain assembly, integration, and verification plans, test procedures, and test environments. - Prepare and maintain high-quality design documentation, technical control documents, and production documentation in collaboration with manufacturing teams. - Prepare and submit technical deliverables for internal and customer design reviews, and participate in project and client technical reviews. - Ensure compliance with configuration control processes for all engineering Configurable Items (CIs). - Deliver technical work packages on time and within scope as part of crossfunctional project teams. - Monitor and report the status of technical deliverables, project plans, progress, and issues to the Project Manager and relevant stakeholders. - Participate in project effort estimation, planning, and execution in both agile and waterfall development environments. - Identify, report, manage, and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle. - Work closely with systems, mechanical, software, production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure integrated and compliant solutions. - Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Design Engineers, Graduate Engineers, and Intern Engineers. - Ensure adherence to organisational engineering standards, systems engineering principles, and the Business Management System. - Support customer interactions and business development activities, including statements of work, trade studies, and system concept proposals, while contributing positively to team knowledge sharing and a collaborative team culture. Qualifications: - BSc\/BEng degree in Electronic Engineering from a recognized institution. - Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline is advantageous. Required Experience (ideally within aerospace or defence industry): - High-reliability electronic product design and realisation (5+ years) - Analog and digital electronic circuit design and simulation (5+ years) - Practical experience testing and debugging electronic circuits (5+ years) Please call us on 0100300127 NB: Should you not hear from us within 6 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.