Senior Electronics Engineer

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Electronics Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team working on cutting-edge, high-reliability electronic systems for aerospace and defence applications. This is a technically challenging role focused on the design, development, and sustainment of hybrid microelectronic circuits, offering the opportunity to influence both new product development and legacy system performance.

The Role

You will play a key role in the design and integration of advanced hybrid microelectronics (chip-and-wire / chip-and-bond wire assemblies), ensuring robust electrical performance, manufacturability, and long-term reliability in demanding environments. Acting as a technical leader within a multidisciplinary team, you will take ownership of critical design activities while supporting continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced RF circuits, subsystems, and system architectures
• Design and develop hybrid microelectronic circuits, including die attach and wire bonding technologies
• Own circuit design activities: schematic capture, simulation, analysis, and validation
• Support legacy product sustainment, including upgrades, issue resolution, and performance improvements
• Ensure compliance with high-reliability standards for aerospace and defence applications
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly robustness
• Define and review schematics, layouts, and hybrid assembly drawings
• Select and evaluate components suitable for harsh and high-reliability environments
• Contribute to lifecycle and obsolescence management through informed design decisions
• Participate in design reviews, verification, and technical sign-off processes
• Lead or support root cause analysis and failure investigations
• Work with suppliers and procurement on component selection and technical issues
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards (including IPC and aerospace/defence requirements)
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers

About You

You are a skilled and methodical engineer with a strong background in hybrid microelectronics and high-reliability circuit design. You combine deep technical expertise with a practical understanding of manufacturing and lifecycle challenges, and you’re comfortable taking ownership of complex engineering decisions.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree (BEng/MEng or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in aerospace, defence, or high-reliability electronics
• Strong experience in analogue and/or mixed-signal circuit design
• Proven expertise in chip-and-wire / chip-and-bond wire technologies (including die attach and wire bonding)
• Experience supporting legacy or sustaining engineering activities
• Solid understanding of electronic components and lifecycle risks

Skills & Competencies

Technical

• Hybrid microelectronics design and integration
• Circuit simulation and analysis
• Design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Component selection for high-reliability applications
• Failure analysis and structured problem-solving

Strategic

• Ability to balance performance, cost, and manufacturability
• Awareness of lifecycle and obsolescence considerations
• Continuous improvement mindset

Interpersonal & Leadership

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Detail-oriented and methodical approach
• Ability to lead design activities and mentor junior engineers
• Proactive decision-making and problem-solving

Additional Information

• Must be eligible for full security clearance
• Occasional travel may be required

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to mission-critical technologies in a highly specialised engineering environment, where your expertise will directly impact product performance and reliability.