Senior Electronics Engineer

Filtronic

Electronics Engineer contributing to the design of cutting-edge RF and communications products at Filtronic. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance solutions for various applications.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeCambridge • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analogue and digital electronic design, including circuit development, systems integration, and testing. Proficient in using modern design tools and methodologies to deliver high-performance solutions in telecommunications, space, and defence applications.

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Analogue And Digital Circuit DesignSchematic Capture And PCB DesignSystems Integration And TestingEMC/EMI Design PrinciplesExperience With Lab Equipment

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Hard Skills

Electronic DesignMixed-Signal SystemsSignal Conditioning CircuitsMicroprocessorsADCsDACsThermal AnalysisMTBF CalculationsTolerance AnalysisHigh-Volume Manufacturing

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedCollaborativeProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Altium DesignerOscilloscopesMultimetersSpectrum AnalysersLogic Analysers

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree In Electronic Engineering

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsSpaceDefenceHigh-Altitude PlatformsSurface Mount Technologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

**The Role**
Reporting to the Head of Systems Engineering, you will play a key role in the **design and development of advanced analogue and digital electronic systems**.
Working in a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate with RF, software, and firmware engineers to deliver high-performance solutions for applications including **telecommunications, space, defence, and high-altitude platforms**.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of designs from **concept through to volume manufacture**, working with modern tools and innovative technologies.
**Key Responsibilities:**
**Electronic Design & Development**
- Design and develop **analogue and digital electronic circuits**, including mixed-signal systems
- Create signal conditioning circuits, filters, amplifiers, and power supply modules
- Develop digital systems using **microprocessors, ADCs, DACs, and associated logic**
- Produce detailed specifications, perform simulation, and support component selection
- Capture schematics and define PCB requirements, including materials and stack-up
**Systems Integration & Testing**
- Work with interfaces such as **PCIe, USB, Ethernet, CAN bus, I²C, and SPI**
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and communication issues
- Perform **system-level integration, verification, and validation testing**
- Prepare test specifications, reports, and reliability assessments
**Collaboration & Continuous Improvement**
- Collaborate across hardware, software, firmware, and RF teams
- Participate in and lead **design reviews** to mitigate risks
- Support product introduction, fault diagnosis, and diagnostic processes
- Manage component obsolescence and recommend alternatives
- Stay up to date with **emerging technologies and industry standards**
**Reliability & Performance**
- Conduct **thermal analysis, MTBF calculations, and tolerance analysis**
- Ensure designs meet **performance, cost, quality, and manufacturability targets**

Requirements

What you’ll need

**About You**
You are a driven and detail-oriented engineer with a passion for developing high-performance electronic systems in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
**You will bring:**
- A degree in **Electronic Engineering** or in relevant subject, or equivalent experience
- Strong experience in **analogue and digital circuit design at component level**
- Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools (Altium Designer desirable)
- Familiarity with **EMC/EMI design and testing principles**
- Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analysers, and logic analysers
**Desirable:**
- Experience in **RF or microwave electronics**
- Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing and surface mount technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

**Please call our Talent Partner, Bruce Mair on 07483 917543 if you would like to chat about this role or clarify the salary and benefits prior to investing your time applying. Request a job description by emailing: talent@filtronic.com**
*Filtronic plc is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support you during the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.*