Senior Electronic Engineer

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Electronic Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role focuses on the design, development, and sustainment of hybrid microelectronic circuits (chip-and-wire / chip-and-bond wire assemblies) used in high-reliability aerospace and defence applications.

You will develop and support both new and legacy product designs, ensuring robust electrical performance, manufacturability, and long-term reliability. While contributing to lifecycle and obsolescence activities where required, the primary focus of this role is on electronic design, hybrid circuit integration, and technical leadership within a multidisciplinary environment.

• Lead the design and development of advanced RF circuits, subsystems, and system architectures.
• Lead the design and development of hybrid microelectronic circuits (chip-and-wire, die attach, and wire bonding technologies).
• Take ownership of circuit design activities, including schematic capture, simulation, analysis, and validation.
• Support legacy product sustainment, including design updates, performance improvements, and issue resolution.
• Ensure designs meet high-reliability requirements for aerospace and defence applications.
• Work closely with manufacturing and process engineering teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly robustness.
• Define and review schematics, layouts, and hybrid assembly drawings.
• Select and evaluate electronic components suitable for high-reliability and harsh environments.
• Support component lifecycle and obsolescence activities through informed design decisions and redesign where required.
• Participate in design reviews, verification activities, and technical sign‑off processes.
• Lead or support root cause analysis and failure investigations on field or production issues.
• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers on component selection, qualification, and technical issues.
  
  Ensure compliance with relevant aerospace/defence standards, IPC standards, and internal quality processes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in aerospace, defence, or high‑reliability electronics.
• Strong background in analogue and/or mixed‑signal circuit design.
• Proven experience with chip‑and‑wire / chip‑and‑bond wire technologies, including die attach and wire bonding.
• Experience supporting legacy or sustaining engineering activities.
• Strong understanding of electronic components and lifecycle risks.

• 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

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

• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Clear communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Detail‑oriented and methodical approach

• Ownership of design activities and technical decisions
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers
• Proactive problem‑solving and decision‑making

• You must be eligible for full security clearance.
• Occasional travel may be required for supplier or customer engagement.

• Flexible working practices – we work a 9‑day fortnight, hybrid working, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Private healthcare
• Health cash plan…