part-time electronics engineer

Overview

Join our innovative team as a Part-Time Electronics Engineer and be at the forefront of cutting-edge system design and development! This dynamic role offers an opportunity to contribute to the creation of advanced electronic solutions, combining your technical expertise with your passion for engineering. You will work closely with our team to develop, test, and refine electronic hardware and firmware, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Duties

• Design and develop electronic circuits and systems.
• Create detailed schematics and layout diagrams for PCB manufacturing.
• Conduct root cause analysis on system failures or performance issues.
• Develop firmware and embedded software using C++, Python.
• Perform system testing and validation through simulation, and debugging.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to integrate electrical systems into mechanical designs.
• Help in placing orders and manufacturing, inspecting and testing the electronics.
• Device assembly, testing, calibration and normalisation.

Experience

• experience in optical sensors.
• Proven experience in electrical engineering with a focus on system design, schematic creation, and circuit analysis.
• Hands-on experience with firmware development using C++, Python, MATLAB, or Perl for embedded systems.
• Knowledge of surface mount technology (SMT) soldering techniques and PCB fabrication processes.
• Strong understanding of microcontrollers (ARM architecture), signal processing, debugging tools, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Experience working with SoC components and performing root cause analysis on complex electronic systems.

This part-time role is ideal for passionate electronics enthusiasts eager to expand their skills while contributing to innovative projects in a collaborative environment. We value energetic individuals who thrive on problem-solving and continuous learning!

Pay: £1,000.00-£2,000.00 per month

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh EH2 4AN