Join to apply for the Electrical and Electronic Engineer role at Expleo Group. Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations. We are seeking an experienced Electrical/Electronics Engineer to work with our client, hybrid attendance at Templecombe. In this role the successful candidate will undertake electrical and electronic engineering tasks associated with the specification, design, prototyping, development, test and integration of interconnected H/W products (client proprietary building blocks or external COTS) and bespoke electrical / electronic sub-assemblies into 19” racks / cabinets / card-frames. Typical products will include high speed processing, storage, networking, security, data comms, LV power supply, switching and distribution. These integrated H/W products must be suitably certified in accordance with EU and UK regulations for installation into the environments expected to be found inside submarines/surface ships.

We are looking for an energetic and driven individual with broad expertise, however of particular interest would be candidates with marine, aerospace or military experience. This role represents a great opportunity to work with a blue-chip client, contributing to the security of the UK and our allies. Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving. Standards for use in surface ship and sub-surface environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver against HW requirements through design, development, and test activities.
• Implement hardware architecture in physical and electrical form, ensuring correct fit and function.
• Support manufacturing and procurement during build phases by resolving Problem Reports and implementing Engineering Change Requests.
• Define and execute Hardware Test Specifications and Design Proving procedures during qualification.
• Define and conduct EMC and Environmental Test Specifications.
• Design and develop special test equipment as required.
• Attend and manage off-site qualification testing (e.g., EMC, vibration, temperature).
• Ensure compliance with requirements through V&V evidence (e.g., DOORS, IADT techniques).
• Provide specialist knowledge in:
  • CE / UKCA marking
  • LV Directive compliance
  • EMC & environmental certification
  • RoHS & REACH compliance
• Provide integration, installation, acceptance, and trial support.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline. A lower qualification would be acceptable for example HNC/HND should the candidate be able to demonstrate significant demonstrable experience in lieu.

Essential Skills

• Strong foundation in Electronic & Electrical Engineering.
• COTS AC and DC LV power supply design and integration.
• Circuit design: PCI, RS232/485, Ethernet, Hotlink.
• Bespoke digital and analogue circuit design, simulation, debug, and testing.
• Power electronics design (>60V).
• High-speed signal transmission, impedance matching, LVDS, serial communication integrity.
• PCB layout specification.
• Circuit-level interfaces (I2C, SPI, I2S).
• Interfacing LVPECL, VML, CML, LVDS/M-LVDS logic levels.
• Analogue/Digital audio design and mixed-signal circuits.
• DDRx memory integration.
• Embedded microcontroller design.
• Cable/harness design using military-grade connectors (e.g., MIL-DTL-38999).
• Cable screening & military-style cable construction.
• Designing to EMC/environmental standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Take responsibility for deliverables against cost and schedule.

Desired Skills

• Allegro Design Entry HDL (Cadence).
• Networking design and COTS network hardware integration.
• Firmware design (HDL, VHDL, OpenCL).
• Environmental & regulatory testing (shock, vibration, HALT).
• Reliability design (MTBF, FIT, MTTR, MTTF).
• Interconnect design tools (Zuken E3, Formboard).
• Harsh environment product design.
• DFx principles.
• Automated Test Equipment, JTAG, BIT/BITE circuits.
• Familiarity with RS-232/422/485, industrial/automation interfaces.
• Circuit protection methods.
• Programming/scripting (C, C++, Python, Perl, TCL/TKL, Bash).
• Tools: PLM, DOORS, JIRA, LabView.

Experience

• Significant hands-on experience in electrical/electronic design for regulated industries.
• Strong relevant experience of the Skills listed above or associated experience that can be applied to electronic, electrical and electro-mechanical design in a regulated industry.
• Design and specification of COTS and bespoke sub-assemblies and equipment suitable for 19” racks / cabinets.
• Interconnection Design (wiring harnesses, copper/fibre network interconnections, connector types, power distribution and data comms, spatial and environmental considerations).
• Integration of COTS and bespoke equipment sub-assemblies into 19” racks and cabinets.
• Working with mechanical engineers to realise electrical designs in 3D mechanical space.
• Full engineering lifecycle experience (Capture, Design, Implementation, Test).
• Experience of producing electrical designs and certifying designs to comply with the LV Directive.
• Experience of selecting and designing products and materials compliant with RoHS and REACH Directives.
• Experience of producing Technical Files and certification to meet CE / UKCA marking requirements.
• Working with requirements in a structured and evidential manner.
• Production of Design / Test Specifications and Test Reports.
• Knowledge of EU Directives.

What Do I Need Before I Apply

• UK sole National
• BPSS Cleared
• Able to obtain SC
• Ability/willingness to work minimum 3 days per week at the client site in Templecombe

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Industrial/Engineering

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting