Electronics Design Engineer - Defence Hardware

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Job Description

Play a vital role in delivering advanced underwater defence electronics at ALTEN UK. You’ll be involved in designing, developing, and fault diagnosing mission-critical hardware for secure maritime systems. As an Electronics Design Engineer, you will work hands-on with PCB schematics and collaborate across engineering disciplines to support high-reliability projects. Your work will directly contribute to the safety and effectiveness of cutting-edge defence solutions.

Key Details:

• Location: On-site in Templecombe (Hybrid – 3+ days per week)
• Security Clearance: Must be SC Clearable (5 years UK residency minimum)
• Experience Level: 5+ years in Electronics Hardware Design

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electronic hardware, including PCB schematic capture and layout
• Perform detailed fault analysis and troubleshooting on complex circuits
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and design reviews
• Collaborate with firmware, systems, and mechanical teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Participate in safety and quality assurance processes relevant to defence standards
• Support system integration, testing, and validation in lab and operational environments
  
  

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in Electronics Hardware Design for safety-critical systems
• Proficient with schematic capture and PCB tools (Altium, OrCAD, Mentor Graphics)
• Expertise in fault finding and analysis of analogue/digital electronics
• Knowledge of EMC, signal integrity, and power supply design principles
• Familiarity with defence or aerospace quality and safety standards

Required Experience & Education:

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant electronics hardware design experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering or related discipline
• OR relevant technical military background (e.g. Royal Navy, REME, RAF)
• Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (5 years UK residency minimum)

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working within regulated or safety-critical environments
• Familiarity with PCB design verification and fault diagnostic tools
  
  

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