Sanderson Government & Defence
Electronic Design Engineer
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Electronic Design Engineer
Electronic Design Engineer - Advanced Wireless Systems | RF, Digital & Embedded Electronics
Location: Guildford | On-site
Salary: £45,000 - £70,000 Gross Per Annum + Bonus + Private Healthcare
This organisation brings together specialists across electronics, wireless communications, software, cyber, and systems engineering to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in defence and security. Engineering teams work closely with government and trusted partners to develop advanced capabilities that are deployed in demanding operational environments worldwide.
Working within a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, you'll have the opportunity to contribute across the full product lifecycle, from early-stage research and concept development through to design, manufacture, deployment, and support.
Whether developing high-performance electronic hardware, advanced signal processing solutions, embedded systems, or next-generation wireless technologies, engineers are encouraged to take ownership, broaden their technical expertise, and work on genuinely impactful technology.
The role
You'll join a specialist engineering team developing advanced wireless hardware solutions for use in highly demanding, real-world environments.
Working closely with customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll contribute to the development of high-performance electronic systems that are deployed where reliability, performance, and resilience are critical. The environment is highly technical and collaborative, with a strong focus on taking designs all the way through to operational use.
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This is a role where you'll see your work move from concept through to deployed capability, working across the full engineering lifecycle. You'll be part of a hands-on team that values technical ownership, problem-solving, and close collaboration, tackling complex challenges that require both depth and creativity.
Engineers within the team are exposed to a broad range of technologies, including RF, analogue and digital electronics, signal processing, embedded systems, FPGA-based platforms, and wireless communications, providing excellent opportunities to develop both specialist and cross-disciplinary expertise.
Due to the nature of the work, this role is primarily on-site within a secure engineering environment, where close collaboration and rapid development are key to success.
Your background
- Experience in electronic design, with opportunities available for engineers from approximately 2+ years of industry experience through to senior and lead level
- Exposure to PCB design and layout, whether through academic projects, commercial experience, or product development environments
- An understanding of analogue, digital, or RF electronics, with the opportunity to specialise and develop further within the team
- Experience contributing to product development activities, from concept and design through to testing, integration, or support
- Strong problem-solving skills and a genuine enthusiasm for technology and engineering
- Comfortable working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment
- Eligible and willing to obtain UK security clearance, subject to relevant requirements
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Seniority based on below:
- Experience in RF and analogue design, including amplifiers, filters, mixers, receivers, or transmitters
- Experience in high-speed digital design, including FPGA, SoC, ADC, or DAC-based systems
- Exposure to modelling or simulation tools such as SPICE, MATLAB, Python, CST, or similar
- Understanding of signal processing, embedded systems, or wireless communications
- Experience developing software or firmware for embedded platforms, FPGAs, microcontrollers, ARM processors, or GPU-based systems
- Experience working on products deployed in demanding, regulated, or mission-critical environments
Security Requirements
Due to the sensitive nature of this work, candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance, which may involve nationality and residency requirements.
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