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Filtronic

Senior Electronics Systems Engineer

Filtronic

. Design and develop analogue, digital and mixed-signal electronic circuits.

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeCambridge • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing analogue, digital, and mixed-signal electronic circuits, with a strong focus on system-level architecture and compliance with safety and EMC standards. Proficient in using schematic capture and PCB design tools, alongside practical experience in laboratory testing and component selection.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Analogue And Digital Circuit DesignSchematic Capture And PCB DesignEMC/EMI Design And TestingLaboratory Equipment ProficiencySystem-Level Integration And Testing

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Hard Skills
Circuit DesignSignal ConditioningMicroprocessor IntegrationPower Supply DesignThermal AnalysisMTBF CalculationsTolerance AnalysisComponent SelectionWiring And Harness DocumentationInter-Module Connections
Soft Skills
Problem SolvingCollaborationTechnical EvaluationDesign Review Leadership
Tools & Technologies
Altium DesignerOscilloscopeMultimeterSpectrum AnalyserLogic AnalyserPCIeUSBEthernetCAN BusI²C
Industry Keywords
IEC 62368-1IEC 61000CISPRIPC/WHMA-A-620AS50881TelecommunicationsDefenceHigh-Volume ManufacturingSurface Mount TechnologiesRuggedised Outdoor Products

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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, considering 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 PCIe, USB, Ethernet, CAN bus, I²C and SPI interfaces.
  • 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.
  • Collaborate with RF, software, firmware and mechanical engineers across the product lifecycle from concept through volume manufacture.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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.
  • Experience with IP-rated or ruggedised outdoor products, particularly within telecommunications or defence, is advantageous.
  • Experience with RF or microwave electronics is advantageous.
  • Experience with high-volume manufacturing and surface mount technologies is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of IEC 62368-1, IEC 61000, CISPR, IPC/WHMA-A-620 and AS50881 is advantageous.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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
  • Relocation assistance is available, if required