Junior Electronics Engineer Job Aberdeen area,Aberdeen City Scotland UK,Engineering

Location: Aberdeen City

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

Join a team developing advanced electronic systems for cutting-edge marine and autonomous technologies. You will support the design, development, testing, and validation of electronic hardware, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Location: Aberdeen

On-site Requirement: On Site

Seniority: Junior (minimum 1 Year of engineering experience)

Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain BPSS clearance.

Key Responsibilities

Support the design and development of analogue and digital electronic circuits.
Assist with schematic capture, PCB design, and hardware development activities.
Perform testing, fault-finding, and validation of electronic systems.
Support integration and verification activities within multidisciplinary teams.
Produce technical documentation and test reports.
Investigate product issues and contribute to root cause analysis activities.

Qualifications

Experience working with electronic hardware development and testing.
Understanding of embedded electronic systems and interfaces.
Knowledge of electronics development life cycles.

Required Skills

Experience designing, analysing, and testing analogue and digital electronic circuits.
Knowledge of PCB design, schematic capture, and electronics development processes.
Experience carrying out electronic hardware verification, validation, and fault-finding activities.
Understanding of embedded systems fundamentals, including microcontrollers and common communication interfaces.
Ability to produce clear technical documentation and contribute to engineering investigations and root cause analysis activities.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to technical challenges.
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new technologies and engineering practices.
Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.

Desirable Skills

Experience working with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other electronic laboratory equipment.
Exposure to electronics manufacturing, assembly, or production support activities.
Experience supporting embedded hardware development programmes.
Knowledge of marine, subsea, or autonomous systems would be advantageous.

Additional Information Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development…