Senior Electronics Engineer

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

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We're looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to support the design and development of advanced electronic systems within a highly regulated defence and security environment. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of experienced Electronics Engineers, contributing to the delivery of high-performance products from concept through to verification and integration. This is an opportunity to play a key role across the full product lifecycle, taking ownership of complex technical challenges while helping to develop innovative solutions for mission-critical applications.

Location: Crawley or Belfast

On-site Requirement: 2-3 Days Per Week

Seniority: 5+ Years Experience

Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Ability to contribute to technical discussions and engineering decision-making activities.
- Collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Design electronic circuit assemblies and systems to meet demanding technical and customer requirements.; Capture, analyse, and develop design requirements into robust electronic solutions and architectures.; Conduct technical trade studies, analysis, modelling, and simulation activities to optimise product performance.; Evaluate and select electronic components and subsystems for integration into complex systems.; Create electronic schematics and collaborate with PCB Layout Engineers throughout the design process.; Carry out testing, validation, debugging, and verification of electronic circuit assemblies.; Produce and maintain electronics specifications, development plans, and verification documentation.; Support product fault-finding, investigation, and integration activities while ensuring compliance with applicable standards.

Requirements

Demonstrable experience in electronics design engineering within defence, aerospace, security, or other highly regulated industries.; Strong understanding of analogue and digital electronic circuit design principles.; Experience developing electronic systems throughout the full product lifecycle.; Proficiency in schematic capture and electronic design documentation.; Experience with testing, validation, verification, and debugging of electronic assemblies.; Knowledge of component selection, subsystem evaluation, and electronics integration activities.; Ability to contribute effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex development programmes.; Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.

Nice to have

Experience supporting defence or security-related programmes.; Knowledge of PCB layout considerations and manufacturing processes.; Experience conducting modelling, simulation, or technical trade studies.; Understanding of electronics verification, compliance, and regulatory standards.; Experience supporting product integration, fault investigation, and root-cause analysis activities.

Benefits

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style; A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries; Private Medical Insurance; Cycle & Tech Scheme; Employee assistance programme; Life insurance & Pension Scheme; Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings; Flexible way of working (role dependent)