Electronics Engineer

Description

Electronics Engineer - Contract

Cambridge (Onsite)

Outside IR35

Up to £85 per hour

We are seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer to join a highly advanced engineering environment working on cutting-edge defence and security technology. This is a full-time onsite contract role based in Cambridge, offering the opportunity to work on complex, real-world challenges from concept through to delivery.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists, developing innovative solutions across a wide range of projects, from early-stage proof of concept through to fully functional prototypes.

The Role

You will take ownership across the full product lifecycle, including requirements capture, design, development, testing and delivery. The work is varied, fast-paced and technically challenging, with a focus on electronics design, testing, and system-level hardware integration.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test electronic hardware from concept through to production

Perform circuit design, schematic capture, PCB layout, and prototyping

Conduct component-level fault finding, repair, and modification of complex electronic systems

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on system architecture, interfaces, and hardware selection

Support rapid prototyping and iterative development of innovative electronics solutions

Experience Required

We are interested in engineers with experience across several of the following areas:

High-speed electronics design and testing

RF and microwave electronics design and simulation

Analog and digital circuit design

PCB design, schematic capture, and component selection

Signal processing and system-level hardware integration

Testing, validation, and troubleshooting of complex electronics xjnqpsq systems

About You

Strong academic background in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline

Proven experience delivering complex hardware solutions

Hands-on problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Comfortable working in a technically challenging, collaborative environment

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance.

This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of UK defence technology, designing and developing innovative electronics solutions with real-world impact

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