Senior Hardware Engineer

Company: Holt Executive Ltd
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Location: West Sussex
Job Description:

Holt Executive is partnered with a leading electro-optics design and manufacturing business, seeking a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer to join their expanding Engineering team. If you are passionate about innovation and leadership in electronics design, this role is for you.

As a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer, you will play a key role in developing cutting-edge electronics and leading a talented team. Your expertise will drive innovation, ensuring high standards of engineering practice and project success.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Electronics Engineer:

  • Define and review overall architecture, including power management and system wiring.
  • Lead by example, setting standards for good engineering practices.
  • Drive innovation within the department, regularly communicating with senior management, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Lead the development or enhancement of technology, providing subject matter expertise for R&D projects.
  • Technical leadership of multi-disciplined projects, fostering a systematic approach and delivering solutions to customers.
  • Provide insights into resource planning and support other engineers through training and development.

Key Skills and Experience for the Senior Electronics Engineer:

  • Expertise in circuit design, components, and PCB technology.
  • Work in EMC, Power Management, Servo Control, processor interfacing, and communications.
  • Strong degree in a related discipline accredited by the IET, with typically 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Proven experience in leading or supervising projects or teams.
  • Solid theoretical and practical understanding of electrical and electronic designs.
  • Ability to perform analysis-based activities such as circuit emulation and power budgets.
  • Capability to assess and highlight key project risks and design activities.
  • Awareness of the full project lifecycle from bid development to customer support.
  • Proven track record of innovation-based approaches in engineering and leading, managing, or mentoring engineers.
  • Ability to investigate and fault-find technical problems at PCB or system level.
  • Experience with Embedded Software Design, including ARM/KEIL.
  • Knowledge of EMC to military standards and managing issues at architecture and embedded levels.
  • Understanding of motors and drive technology, with skills in control systems analysis.
  • Proficiency in analysis and simulation tools such as Python, MATLAB, Simulink, LT-Spice, Simetrix.
  • Familiarity with management tools like JIRA, Confluence, MS Project.
  • Expertise in PCB design tools such as Altium, Cadence OrCAD.
  • Familiarity with design resilience techniques like Failure Mode Effects Analysis.
  • Awareness of Lightning Direct and Indirect Effects.

If your skills and experience match this exciting Senior Electronics Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Posted: April 21st, 2025