Electronic Systems Engineer

Electronic Systems Engineer

Vacancy Reference: CLA- 447

Position: Full-time

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer-focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands: technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK.

Our Values

• Innovation
• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence

Why Work for Us

Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
• Pension Scheme via Royal London
• Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.
• Green Car Scheme
• Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
• Private Health Insurance via Bupa
• Private Dental insurance via Bupa
• Enhanced Maternity and paternity
• 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Access to an independent financial advisor year round
• Training & development opportunities

About the role

As an Electronics Systems Engineer, you will design, develop, integrate and verify electronic systems and hardware for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). You will contribute throughout the engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture and architecture through detailed design, prototype development, verification, qualification and transition into production.

The role will involve the development and integration of electronic hardware, including analogue and digital circuitry, embedded electronic systems, PCB assemblies, interfaces, sensors and supporting test equipment.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have developed robust electronic products within automotive or other volume-production environments and/or aerospace and defence, bringing experience of designing products for reliability, manufacturability, testability and controlled production.

This is an opportunity to apply practical electronics engineering expertise to the development of innovative UAV systems and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, development and verification of electronic hardware and systems, including analogue, digital and mixed-signal electronics.
• Develop and support electronic circuit and PCB/PCBA designs, from concept and schematic capture through prototype, verification and production.
• Define and manage electronic interfaces between avionics, sensors, actuators, communications equipment and other UAV systems and equipment.
• Undertake component selection and engineering assessment, considering performance, reliability, availability, obsolescence and suitability for the intended operating environment.
• Perform design analysis, review and troubleshooting of electronic hardware throughout development and integration.
• Support Design for Manufacture (DfM), Design for Assembly (DfA), Design for Test (DfT)
• Develop and operate hardware integration and verification test equipment and rigs
• Investigate hardware failures, determine root causes and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Support equipment qualification activities.
• Produce clear engineering documentation including specifications, schematics, design records, test procedures and reports.
• Work closely with Systems, Software, Air Vehicle, Avionics, Test and Manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support the transition of designs from development into repeatable manufacture.
• Perform other related engineering duties as required.

Health & Safety

• Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner.
• Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.
• When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.

Qualifications

• A BSc, BEng, MEng or equivalent qualification in an Engineering or Science related subject.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of electronic engineering principles.
• Practical experience in the design, development or integration of electronic hardware.
• Experience of analogue and/or digital circuit design.
• Ability to create, interpret and review electronic schematics and technical drawings.
• Good understanding of electronic components, interfaces and communication protocols.
• Practical experience of electronic hardware bring-up, debugging, fault finding and verification using appropriate laboratory test equipment.
• Understanding of the electronic product development lifecycle from requirements and concept through design, verification and release.
• Ability to analyse technical problems methodically and develop robust engineering solutions.
• Ability to produce clear engineering documentation, reports and technical presentations.
• Competent in practical hardware and system integration activities.

Desirable:

• Previous electronics engineering experience within automotive, high-volume or series-production environments.
• Experience within aerospace, defence, avionics or another safety-critical or regulated industry.

Personal Attributes

• Interest in aviation.
• Good communicator.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Enthusiasm for their work and self-motivated.
• Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK.
• Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel.
• A full valid UK driving license.
• Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK.

Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.