Senior Electronics Engineer

Description:

A genuinely interesting and highly topical Electronics Engineer role, centred on developing best‑in‑class technology for detecting and tracking unmanned aerial threats. The demand for these systems is huge, backed by a substantial growth pipeline and a busy stream of R&D projects where new ideas are always welcomed - the only limitation is getting the right engineers in to deliver them.
 
The work brings real technical challenge: creating innovative, creative solutions that operate efficiently on battery power, on vehicle platforms, and in harsh, constrained environments where reliability truly matters.
 
You’ll take responsibility for electronic design across several projects, from schematic capture and PCB layout through to prototyping, debugging, and supporting integration. You’ll also mentor junior engineers and work closely with suppliers and cross‑functional teams.
 
Senior Electronics Engineer essential requirements:

Strong PCB design experience
Schematic capture and hands-on debugging
Design for EMC
At least 5+ years in electronics engineering
Able to work autonomously and manage own work packages 
Senior Electronics Engineer additional skills of interest:

Firmware or embedded software development experience
FPGA knowledge
SPI, UART, high-speed Ethernet, CAN bus
Experience with video or high-speed data systems
Designing for rugged or power constrained environments 
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Position: Senior Electronics Engineer
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £50-65k
Benefits: Relocation assistance, annual bonus, pension, private healthcare, free meals, 25 days holiday.
Key skills: PCB design experience, EMC, 5+ years commercial experience
Apply: jamie AT enterpriserecruitment DOT com
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I’m not an engineer myself, but have a BSc in Computer Science so have a technical understanding.   Feel free to send your CV and I can match you to our other suitable roles.  I specialise in recruiting software and electronic engineers for technology companies throughout the UK