Senior Electronic Design Engineer

Fortress Recruit Limited
Poole, Dorset, BH13 7EE, United Kingdom
3 months ago
Seniority
Senior
Posted
26 Mar 2026 (3 months ago)

Fortress Recruit is supporting a leading engineering organisation in their search for a talented Senior Electronic Design Engineer to join their dynamic team based in Dorset.

This role offers the chance to take ownership of full lifecycle electronic and electrical design projects, contributing directly to innovative, high-performance products used in demanding environments. You’ll be responsible for developing robust and efficient electronic hardware solutions from concept through to manufacturing.

Key responsibilities will include:

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Developing electronic hardware designs with a focus on power supply and electrical power distribution

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Creating schematics and PCB layouts using industry-standard CAD tools

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Writing technical documentation including specifications, BOMs, and test plans

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Collaborating with software and mechanical teams to ensure seamless integration

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Supporting validation, testing, and design reviews across the project lifecycle

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Investigating obsolescence issues and maintaining support for legacy systems

To succeed in this role, you will have:

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A qualification in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (HNC or above)

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Strong experience in electronic and electrical hardware development as a Design Engineer

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Good experience and knowledge of power supply and electrical power distribution

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Familiarity with full product development lifecycle, from concept to production

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Confidence working on both new development and supporting existing designs

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Strong communication skills, a proactive problem solver, and detail-oriented

This role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative, well-established engineering team working on technically interesting products in a supportive environment.

This is a permanent position based full-time on-site in Poole, Dorset, with some flex for remote working. Please click apply and send your CV for a full job description or confidential chat with Becki.

Please note, this role requires eligibility for security clearance (5 years residency in the UK without sponsorship or visa requirement)

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