Senior Electronics Design Engineer

Overview

Global Talent Acquisition Partner | Curtiss-Wright Nuclear Division

The Senior Electronic Engineer will be part of a team providing services in support of analogue, digital, and computer-based safety systems. The team covers requirements through to design and maintenance of systems and products, with emphasis on robust classical analysis and modelling of analogue instrumentation front-ends.

Location:

Wimborne, UK.

• To carry out all work ethically, safely and in accordance with the relevant standards and best practice within the nuclear industry
• Provide a technical lead in specified areas for the team and the company as a whole
• Establish customer solutions and support discussions with customer representatives to agree the optimum outcome in terms of cost, timescale and ease of implementation
• Peer review of technical reports, drawings and designs for safety, functionality and compliance with standards and statutory requirements
• Detailed analysis of existing systems to establish requirements for replacement or refurbishment
• Provide specific technical support to project managers and/or team leaders for projects
• Liaison with suppliers regarding supply and support of third-party equipment
• Occasionally supporting the installation and commissioning of equipment on the customer site
• Developing personal engineering capability across the safety system and instrumentation areas
• Identification of opportunities for process improvement, automation and modernisation within your work

• Security contractual compliance will require incumbents to be a sole British National.
• A degree in Electronics Engineering or demonstrable industry experience in an electronics design role, including schematic design, PCB layout and mixed-mode simulation (e.g. Altium)
• Theoretical understanding and practical experience of analogue electronics design in instrumentation front-ends (noise, frequency response, cabling, temperature sensitivity, and modelling)
• Exposure to and understanding of major digital electronics families and device categories
• Experience of systems engineering of complete electronic systems, including integration of PCBs into racks/cabinets and thermal/reliability considerations
• Use of modern instrumentation such as digital mixed-mode oscilloscopes and programmable instrumentation
• Experience in managing team workloads
• Formal systems engineering tools and processes an advantage – e.g. DOORS
• Ability to communicate effectively within peer group and with managers
• Capable of producing good oral and written communications

Our values and commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles. Curtiss-Wright Wimborne is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with experience in regulated markets such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission-critical applications. Our focus is on customer success from sales engagement through delivery and service, with safety as a top priority.

Compliance and notices:
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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