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Overview

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to join a pioneering UK-based specialist in military communications technology, located in Letchworth Garden City. This is a hands-on, multifaceted engineering role suited to an experienced electronics professional who works across the full product lifecycle, supporting high-reliability products used in marine and sub-marine low/very-low frequency (VLF/LF) communications.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify RF-based electronic assemblies for VLF/LF communication systems.
• Oversee projects from concept through to production and delivery.
• Manage sub-suppliers for components and mechanical services (box-build, machining, etc.).
• Investigate and diagnose faults at component and trace level on new and field-returned PCBs.
• Generate detailed reports, technical documentation, and engineering change notices (ECNs).
• Ensure compliance with company health & safety, environmental policies, and quality standards (ISO 9001).
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of electronic and electrical design at the component level.
• Background in analogue design and low-noise circuit design (LF radio experience advantageous).
• PCB layout design and familiarity with assembly processes.
• Proven fault-finding skills down to trace/component level.
• Experience with mechanical drawings and sub-assembly integration.
• Familiarity with obsolescence mitigation in long-life electronic systems.
• Experience within an ISO 9001 design and manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electronics, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in electronics design or support within commercial or defence sectors.
• UK citizen with no restrictions for UK Security Clearance.

Job details

• Senior Design Engineer
• Location: Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Associate
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

APPLY NOW for the role of Senior Design Engineer based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire. Please send your CV to Ltemple@redlinegroup.Com or call Lewis on 01582878820.