Codan Limited
Senior Electronics Design Engineer
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About DTC | A Codan Company
DTC (a Codan Company) specializes in the research and development of wireless mission critical RF communication systems. Based in Whiteley, Hampshire, we focus on delivering highly reliable, secure, and long-range wireless solutions. Our products serve critical industries including defence, uncrewed systems, government, and broadcast.
About the Role: Senior Electronics Engineer
We are looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to take a leadership position in designing and developing advanced wireless communication systems.
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Own complex electronic design projects
- Contribute to product architecture
- Lead technical decisions across cutting-edge multidisciplinary teams
- Operate through the full product lifecycle, from concept and requirements through to design, verification, production, and customer support
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and design high-speed digital, analogue, and mixed-signal electronic systems
- Develop schematic designs, PCB layouts, and design verification plans
- Lead technical design reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers
- Support customer-funded development projects, collaborating with Project Managers and business teams
- Contribute to new product architectures, concept development, simulation, and prototyping
- Collaborate closely with teams specialising in software, FPGA, RF, and systems engineering
- Support manufacturing teams with production documentation, testing, and product introduction
- Provide technical support for customer demonstrations, bids, and proposals
- Research emerging technologies and contribute to future product and technology roadmaps
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Requirements
Essential:
- Strong experience designing complex digital, analogue, and mixed-signal electronic systems
- Expertise in designing high-speed multilayer PCBs using industry-standard ECAD tools such as Altium, PADS, or Xpedition
- Experience with high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., Ethernet, USB, SATA, PCIe, HDMI, or DDR memory systems)
- Experience with CPU and FPGA-based systems
- Knowledge of switched-mode power supplies, low-noise power design, and EMC compliance
- Hands-on experience with board bring-up, debugging, validation, and fault-finding
- Proficiency with high-speed oscilloscopes, protocol analysers, and electronic test equipment
- Strong grasp of design-for-manufacture (DfM) and design-for-test (DfT) principles
- Degree-qualified in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline
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Desirable:
- Experience with FPGA-based designs
- Knowledge of RF systems and wireless communications
- Experience with thermal management and low-power electronic design
- Exposure to cable and wiring loom design
- Familiarity with Python, C, or VHDL for hardware validation
- Understanding of EMC, ESD, and regulatory compliance testing
- Experience working within defence, telecommunications, broadcast, or high-reliability industries
Why Join DTC?
- Work on cutting-edge technology pushing scientific boundaries
- Take ownership of projects from design through to delivery
- Be part of a highly skilled, collaborative engineering team
- Enjoy flexible working with a competitive salary and strong benefits package
- Access to ongoing training and development, including exposure to pioneering technologies
Note: Successful applicants will require eligibility for Security Clearance.
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