Advanced Electrical Engineer

Role:
Advanced Electrical Engineer (Electronics)
Location:
Yeovil, Somerset

Employment Type:

Hybrid Contract (Some project phases will require increased on-site presence)
Rate:

C. 72 per hour PAYE only (higher rates considered for exceptional candidates) plus holiday pay in addition
Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible start/finish)

We can only accept UK or NATO passport holders due to the nature of the work.
Please DO NOT apply if you do not hold a UK or NATO passport.

An opportunity is available for an experienced Advanced Electrical / Electronics Engineer to support the design and development of high-integrity electronic controllers used within Environmental Control Systems (ECS) and Life Support Systems for aerospace applications.

You will join a multidisciplinary electronics team working on safety-critical hardware integrated with specialised software, delivering solutions across commercial, defence, and space aircraft platforms. The role is based at a well-established aerospace engineering and manufacturing site with extensive test and qualification facilities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the full electronics design lifecycle, from concept and requirements capture through detailed design, verification, production, and in-service support
• Define and document electronics requirements, design plans, and technical specifications
• Design analogue and digital circuits, progressing concepts through schematic design, PCB layout, and full manufacturing drawing packs
• Produce all required design, verification, and test documentation to support certification and manufacture
• Participate in design reviews, clearly presenting technical content to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality processes, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Work closely with manufacturing teams and external suppliers to support PCB build, assembly, test, and system integration
• Provide technical support for manufacturing issues and in-service investigations

Ideal candidate profile:

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years' electronics design experience within aerospace or another highly regulated industry (e.g. nuclear, rail)
• Strong analogue and digital electronics design capability
• Experience with low-power digital circuit design
• Solid understanding of low-frequency analogue interface design
• Proficiency with industry-standard ECAD tools (Mentor Graphics preferred)
• Knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacture) and DFT (Design for Test) principles
• Familiarity with EMC design and qualification requirements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and documentation quality
• PCB layout experience is desirable

Vetting will include a right to work check, drug screen, 5 years' referencing and a DBS check.

If you are interested in applying for this position, and you meet the above requirements, please apply immediately.

Due to the number of applications we receive, it's not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.