Job Description
Principal Electronics Engineer
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High Wycombe
Copello are pleased to be partnered with a major aerospace and defence organisation based in Marlow recruiting for a Principal Electronics Engineer to join the Antenna's business unit.
Working within a cross functional team the Electronics Engineer will support the generation of proposals and lead bids from a technical perspective whilst working with other disciplines such as Firmware, Software, RF and Mechanical to achieve product requirements.
Day to day responsibilities will include;
- Design, document, build, develop and test electronic circuits and sub-systems (including analogue, digital and mixed signal technologies)
- Provide on-going product support for electronic products and respond to customer queries
- Work with the manufacturing and production team to resolve any manufacturing issues
- Stay up to date with new and emerging technologies and tools to improve knowledge and skills
- Comply to engineering best practices, company governance and aerospace standards (including AS9100, ARP4754A, DO-254, and DO-178)
The successful Principal Electronics Engineer will have knowledge and experience of the following;
- Power supply design, CPLDs and FPGAs, high-speed interfaces
- General electronic hardware in the context of stringent environmental, EMC and Induced lighting requirements (DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-704)
- Aerospace standards and processes such as AS9100, ARP4754A, DO-254, and DO-178 (or similar, recognised standards from a regulated industry)
- Product development principals, and design and verification processes
- Various component types and the ability to use them to meet requirements/ design needs
- Embedded microprocessors software and CPLD firmware (and development tools)
- Electronics design tools for schematic capture, circuit simulation and PCB layout
- ISO9001/AS9100
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a similar position in a related field (Defence, Aviation, Aerospace or similar) and have a bachelors degree in Electronic Engineering (or similar).
It is an essential requirement for the Electronics Engineer to be eligible for UKSC Clearance.
This position is based nearby to High Wycombe and will offer a very attractive flexible working pattern.
To apply for this position or to find out more, please send your CV to Emma@copello.co.uk