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Electronics Engineer

Whitstable
2 days ago
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We are seeking an experienced Electronic Engineer to join a highly skilled small team, working in a technically challenging and highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will lead electronic and embedded firmware design and development projects for avionics and maritime applications.

This role is ideal for a proactive individual with at least 5 years of experience however, our client is happy to consider applicants at a Junior / Graduate level.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Capture and trace requirements from customer specifications to detailed design.

• Design and simulate schematics (OrCAD and KiCAD experience preferred).

• Review PCB layouts (experience with Allegro is a plus).

• Develop embedded firmware (VHDL and C).

• Support verification and qualification processes (knowledge of DO-178, DO-254, BS EN 61508 beneficial).

• Generate and maintain design documentation.

• Take ownership of assigned work packages, ensuring timely delivery within budget and technical requirements.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering or similar in a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in electronic design and development however, we will also consider recent graduates.

• Schematic design and capture skills (OrCAD experience ideal).

• Proficiency in embedded programming.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to learning new technologies.

• Knowledge of video standards or power circuitry design a benefit.

Key words: FPGA Engineer VHDL Engineer Xilinx Engineer Vivado Engineer ModelSim Engineer Questa Engineer OrCAD Engineer KiCAD Engineer PCB layouts Engineer embedded software Engineer embedded electronic Engineer electronic engineer Engineer electronics engineer Engineer electronic and electrical engineering Engineer electronics and electrical engineering Engineer electronic & electrical engineering Engineer electronics & electrical engineering Engineer embedded firmware Engineer electronic design Engineer electronics design Engineer embedded programming Engineer embedded software

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