Filtronic
Senior Electronics Systems Engineer
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At Filtronic
We design and manufacture advanced RF and microwave solutions that power critical communication networks across the globe. Working with leading technology partners, we are at the forefront of innovation in high-frequency electronics.
We are looking for a Senior Electronics Systems Engineer
to join our Systems Engineering team in Cambridge and contribute to the development of advanced RF and communications products.
The Role
As a Senior Electronics Systems Engineer, you will contribute to the design and development of advanced analogue and digital electronic systems, working across the product lifecycle from concept through to volume manufacture.
Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will collaborate with RF, software, firmware, and mechanical engineers to develop high-performance solutions for applications including telecommunications, space, defence, and high-altitude platforms.
The role provides the opportunity to take responsibility for system-level design, integration, and verification, applying your engineering expertise to develop reliable, manufacturable products using modern tools and technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop analogue, digital, and mixed-signal electronic circuits.
- Develop signal conditioning circuits, filters, amplifiers, and power supply modules.
- Develop digital systems incorporating microprocessors, ADCs, DACs, and associated logic.
- Produce technical specifications, undertake simulation, and support component selection.
- Capture schematics and define PCB requirements, including materials and stack-up.
- Define system-level architecture for mains-powered, multi-module industrial products.
- Specify inter-module connections, interfaces, and connectors.
- Produce wiring and harness manufacturing documentation, including wire sizing, shielded/twisted-pair routing, and screen terminations.
- Support system design for safety and EMC compliance and certification.
- Produce interface control documentation and define power and grounding topologies, taking account of thermal and environmental requirements.
- Work with mechanical and RF engineers to specify system-level components, including connectors, cooling components, and cables.
- Support system-level integration, verification, and validation testing.
- Work with interfaces including PCIe, USB, Ethernet, CAN bus, I²C, and SPI.
- Investigate and resolve hardware and communication issues.
- Prepare test specifications, reports, and reliability assessments.
- Participate in and lead design reviews, identifying and addressing technical risks.
- Support product introduction, fault diagnosis, and diagnostic activities.
- Manage component obsolescence and recommend suitable alternatives.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and maintain awareness of relevant technologies and industry standards.
- Conduct thermal analysis, MTBF calculations, and tolerance analysis.
- Ensure designs meet performance, cost, quality, and manufacturability requirements.
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About You
We are looking for an engineer with strong analogue and digital electronics experience and the technical capability to develop complex electronic systems across the product lifecycle.
You will bring:
- A degree in Electronic Engineering, a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong experience in analogue and digital circuit design at component level.
- Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools; Altium Designer experience is desirable.
- Knowledge of EMC/EMI design and testing principles.
- Practical experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analysers, and logic analysers.
- The ability to work effectively with colleagues across different engineering disciplines.
- A structured approach to problem solving, design, and technical evaluation.
Desirable Experience
Experience in one or more of the following would be advantageous:
- IP-rated or ruggedised outdoor products, particularly within telecommunications or defence.
- RF or microwave electronics.
- High-volume manufacturing and surface mount technologies.
- Relevant industry standards, including IEC 62368-1, IEC 61000, CISPR, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and AS50881.
Why Join Filtronic?
This is an opportunity to work on advanced products at the intersection of RF, microwave, and communications technology, contributing to products used in demanding applications across telecommunications, space, defence, and other high-performance environments.
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You will have the opportunity to contribute across the product lifecycle, from system architecture and electronic design through to integration, verification, and manufacture.
If you have the technical experience and skills to contribute to the development of complex electronic systems, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Salary benchmarked at the top end of the market range to attract the strongest candidates.
37.5 hour working week
25 days’ holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
Contributory pension scheme with up to 8% company contribution
Life Assurance
Income Protection Insurance
Save As You Earn (SAYE) share scheme
Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Volunteering day
Learning and development opportunities
Hybrid working available
Want to Know More?
Relocation assistance is available, if required.
This advert provides an overview of the role and its key responsibilities. If you would like details of the salary and benefits package on offer - please note that some benefits become available following successful completion of your probationary period - before investing your time in applying, or would simply like to have an informal conversation about the opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our Talent Partner on 07483 917543.
We are always happy to answer any questions you may have about the role, what we do, our culture, or what it is like to work at Filtronic.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Filtronic, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We'll be happy to support you throughout your application journey.
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