Share this Job
 |  |  |
Reference:BH-1977
Sector:Electronics
Salary:Competitive
Benefits:0
Town/City:Chelmsford
Contract Type:Permanent
Closing Date:09/09/2025
Electronic Design Engineer | Aerospace | On site in Chelmsford
Always working at the cutting-edge of technology, our client has an enviable reputation as a world leader, developing products for the scientific and satellite / space industries. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electronic Design Engineer to join their team.
Duties will include:
Always working at the cutting-edge of technology, our client has an enviable reputation as a world leader, developing products for the scientific and satellite / space industries. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electronic Design Engineer to join their team.
Duties will include:
- Design compact, high-reliability high-voltage (5-10kV) systems for airborne military applications.
- Ensure product design meets customer specifications while balancing reliability and cost targets.
- Provide technical support throughout the development, production, and in-service phases.
- Verify circuit and system designs through simulation, practical testing, and environmental testing.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, legislative, environmental, and safety standards.
- Participate in post-launch improvements, including addressing obsolescence and regulatory changes.
- Work with business leadership to identify and develop future product opportunities.
- A strong background in Power Electronic Systems Design, including:
- Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) design
- PCB design
- High-frequency digital and analogue circuits for MILSPEC applications
- High-frequency magnetic component design (e.g., transformers)
- Experience with high voltage (3-10kV) and high power (500W-2kW) systems.
- Proven experience designing for reliability (MTBF) in electronic systems.
- Familiarity with encapsulation techniques for electronics in demanding environments.
- Experience conducting failure analysis using DfMEA/FMECA.
- Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and safe working practices.
- Knowledge of PCB layout tools, schematic capture, and tools like Mathcad.
- Ability to create clear, concise technical documentation including specifications and integration guides.
- A degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent practical experience in relevant product technology.
- UK National required. Full SC essential; DV clearance is an advantage.
- On-site role in Chelmsford.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Career progression with national and international mobility.
- Pension and Life Assurance.
- Employee bonuses, Sales Incentive Plans, and Recognition Schemes.
- Discount arrangements on a variety of goods, services, and hospitality providers.
- Occupational health provisions and medical benefits.
- Employee assistance and wellbeing support.
You may also be interested in...
Reference: BH-1967-5
Sector: Electronics
Salary: Competitive
Town/City: Chelmsford
Benefits: 0
Contract Type: Permanent
Lead Engineer / System Engineer – Space Systems – Chelmsford Always working at the cutting-edge of technology, our client has an enviable reputation as a world leader, developing cutting edge products for scientific / space industries.
Reference: BH-2023
Sector: Electronics
Salary: Competitive
Town/City: Torquay
Benefits: 0
Contract Type: Permanent
Senior Optical Systems Engineer | Torquay | Optoelectronics | Photonics Langham Recruitment are supporting a leading optics and photonics organisation in their search for a Senior Optical Systems Engineer to join their team in Torquay.
Reference: BH-2026
Sector: Electronics
Salary: Competitive
Town/City: Torquay
Benefits: 0
Contract Type: Permanent
Principal Photonics Engineer | Torquay | Optoelectronics | Photonics Langham Recruitment are supporting a leading optics and photonics organisation in their search for a Principal Photonics Engineer to join their team in Torquay.
