Electronics Engineer - High Voltage

Electronics Engineer | High Voltage | Chelmsford

At the forefront of technological innovation, our client is a global leader with a stellar reputation, specializing in the development of cutting-edge products for high reliability markets including defence, factory automation, electronics design and development, oceanographic research and medical imaging.

Role Summary
This High Voltage Electronics Engineer role includes design of compact high reliability high voltage (5-10kV) systems for airborne military applications, specification of design requirements to meet system specifications and provision of support technical documentation. Key drivers are design for ultra small volume, versatility, and high reliability. The individual will be expected to have a full appreciation and respect to high voltage safety issues
 
Electronics Engineer Duties include:

• Design of circuits and sub-systems to meet customer requirements and ensure a reliable, manufacturable product that meets the cost targets
• Resolution of technical issues during the development, production and in service
• Verification of circuit and systems design through design simulation, practical test, and environmental test
• Identify IPR/patent issues and opportunities
• Review of the product market and technology advances to identify opportunities to develop new products and/or upgrades. Work with the business leadership to develop these into future development as appropriate

Electronics Engineer Skills and Experience

• Expert knowledge in design of power electronic systems:
• Switch Mode PSU design
• PCB Design
• High frequency digital and analogue circuits in MILSPEC applications
• High frequency magnetic components (transformers).
• High Voltage and high-power experience ideal – 3 to 10kV, 500W to 2kW
• Experienced in design for Reliability (MTBF) in electronic systems
• Appreciation of electronics encapsulation in demanding environments
• Experienced in analysis of design failure mechanisms using DfMEA/FMECA.
• Demonstrates clear understanding of the demands of electrical safety and models safe working practices
• Knowledge of PCB layout tools and manufacturing techniques or similar for schematic capture & Mathcad

Qualifications:

• Degree in electronic engineering or direct practical experience in the specific product technology is paramount
• Further education qualification in electronics or other relevant discipline

Security Clearance: SC
 
Benefits:

• Competitive Salary dependent on experience
• Superb campus working environment
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays as standard – with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave
• Free on-site parking and secure area for motorcycles and bicycles
• Electric Car scheme / salary sacrifice
• Competitive pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• The site has its own football pitch, which holds regular company tournaments
• Season ticket discounts on Greater Anglia Trains
• Christmas shutdown ensures that you get time off during the festive break
• Flexible start and finish times – 37 hour week and core hours are between 9:00am and 15:30.
• Support your professional development with a paid membership to a relevant professional body
• Access to mentors and training – explore the vast training library at the company University!
• The company has a culture that is friendly and welcoming