Electronics Engineer

Job title:

Electronics Engineer

Location:

Ashford, Kent

Job Type: Fulltime - Permanent

Job

Are you ready to be part of the future? At Qineti

Q, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an Electronics Engineer at our Ashford, Kent site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

We are currently recruiting a Senior Electronics Engineer to join Qineti

Q Target Systems (QTS) within our Engineering Team. QTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qineti

Q Group PLC specialising in the design and manufacture of a range of state of the art Unmanned Aerial and Surface Target systems including the world leading Banshee target.

QTS targets are used to enable realistic weapons test and evaluation and operator training in over 40 countries worldwide with QTS providing a complete managed service in over 15 of these countries.

Reporting to the Electronics Engineering Manager, you will join a dynamic team of engineers who are responsible for the design and development of electronic systems and payloads for a family of Unmanned Target Vehicles. This role requires a strong understanding of Electronic Design Principles, and the successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical and software engineers, to ensure all systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Electronic System Design
• Detailed low level analogue and digital design to support both new and legacy products.
• Production and maintenance of design records in accordance with company procedures
• Project Management.
• Provide Technical Support to Engineering Trials Activities.
• PCB Design.
• FPGA Design using VHDL.
• Occasional international travel to support worldwide operations may be required

You will be degree qualified in a relevant field or have equivalent experience and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an electronic engineering development environment.

You’ll also need to have experience in the design of electronic products, a good working knowledge of PCB and component level circuit design and hands on experience of using electronic test and measurement equipment.

Experience in the design of RF products is desirable as is being or a desire to work towards Chartered Engineer status.

• are competent in technical report writing
• have excellent communication skills
• have a genuine interest to work with product realizationare creative and pragmatic
• are interested and willing to handle a diverse portfolio of projects and assignments
• have strong time management skills
• are self-driven and able to deliver
• use structured and documented work methods

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join Qineti

Q. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a Qineti

Q employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential.

Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Competitive holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal:
  
  Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
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