Electronics Engineer – Security Clearance

Overview

In this role you will develop advanced electronic systems that support the UK’s safety and resilience. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary team on concepts that progress to working prototypes, covering the full development cycle from understanding requirements to delivery. You’ll join a high‑growth, collaborative environment focused on defensive innovation with long‑term career potential in high‑end R&D. A strong academic foundation and the ability to obtain security clearance are highly valued.

Pay / Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• relocation support
• well‑equipped campus environment
• active social groups and activities

Responsibilities

• Hardware design, schematic capture and PCB layout
• Board bring‑up and testing
• Embedded development exposure
• FPGA work, DSP, signal processing, RF or high‑speed design
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to translate complex requirements into practical solutions
• Guide projects from idea to prototype and final delivery
• Documentation and compliance throughout development cycle

Key requirements

• Strong academic background
• Experience developing complex electronic systems
• Comfort with hardware design, schematic capture, PCB layout, board bring‑up and testing
• Exposure to embedded development, FPGA, DSP, signal processing, high‑speed or RF design or communications protocols
• Sound engineering judgement and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
• Ideally: existing security clearance or ability to obtain clearance

• Collaborative mindset
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Ability to share knowledge and contribute to team development
• Hardware design
• Schematic capture
• PCB layout

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