Electronic Engineer

Guildford Source: WhatJobs

£55,000–£75,000

Imager Electronics Engineer | Guildford | On-site | Competitive salary & package

Are you an Electronics Engineer with experience or an interest in the Space & Satellite sector? Do you want to be part of LEO & GEO Space missions, building Optical Payloads?

Then this might be the role for you!

This is your opportunity to work on missions from concept through to launch, including Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT), commissioning, and operations. If you’re looking for cradle-to-grave engineering with a rapid development cycle and the chance to see your work in orbit, this role is for you.

As part of the Optical Payloads group, you’ll collaborate closely with experts across the Optical Department and core satellite mission teams. You'll help shape critical systems and contribute to breakthrough space technologies.

Responsibilities

Designing cutting-edge electronics for advanced Optical Payloads
Developing digital and analogue hardware fit for the harsh space environment
Capturing schematics and performing board-level design
Running simulations and validating circuit performance
Producing high-quality documentation (procedures, reports, test plans)
Supporting manufacture, test readiness, and system-level integration
Managing technical budgets, timelines, and system-level trade-offs
Collaborating within a multidisciplinary, high-performing team

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Solid background in electronics design, including mixed signal
Experience with Mentor tools a plus
Skilled in circuit debugging, simulations, and hardware testing
Familiar with FPGA design in VHDL and scripting languages like Python, TCL, or similar
Hands-on experience with lab test equipment
Degree (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Ability to influence, collaborate, and negotiate across disciplines
Highly organized with great multi-project juggling skills
Self-starter with strong decision-making and creative problem-solving abilities
Proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project