Electronic Design Engineer

Copello
Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 8NJ, United Kingdom
Last week
Posted
7 Apr 2026 (Last week)

Join our client as an Electronic Digital Design Engineer and be instrumental in shaping cutting-edge electronic warfare systems that protect national security.

As a pivotal member of the team, you will design and develop digital electronic systems for defence applications, leading entire engineering lifecycles from requirements management to detailed schematic design, simulation, testing, and troubleshooting. Your expertise will directly support high-speed digital circuitry, FPGA-based systems, and potentially analogue components, ensuring our solutions meet rigorous security standards and industry regulations.

Required Skills:

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or related field

* 3+ years of experience in digital electronic design for complex, high-speed systems

* Proficiency with digital design tools such as PCB CAD, Spice simulation, HyperLynx, and Altium

* Hands-on experience with hardware verification, debugging, and testing

* Knowledge of industry standards, security protocols, and electronic warfare principles

* Strong problem-solving, analytical, and documentation skills

Nice to Have Skills:

* Experience with analogue circuit design

* Microprocessor, FPGA development, and power supply/battery management systems

* Design for safety, reliability, and obsolescence management

* Knowledge of defence industry standards and compliance practices

Preferred Education and Experience:

* Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics Engineering or equivalent

* Experience: 3 or more years in digital electronics design, with particular focus on defence and electronic warfare systems

Other Requirements:

* Eligibility for SC security clearance (must be a British Citizen resident in the UK for the last 5 years)

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