Fortress Recruit is supporting a growing Defence manufacturing business in their search for a Senior Electronic Design Engineer to join their team, based in Poole.

This role offers the chance to take ownership of full lifecycle electronic and electrical design projects, contributing directly to innovative, high-performance products used in demanding environments. You’ll be responsible for developing robust and efficient electronic hardware solutions from concept through to manufacturing.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing electronic hardware designs based on functional and technical requirements, with a focus on power supply, electronics hardware and electrical power distribution
• Creating schematics and PCB layouts using industry-standard CAD tools
• Writing technical documentation including specifications, BOMs, and test plans
• Collaborating with software and mechanical teams to ensure seamless integration
• Supporting validation, testing, and design reviews across the project lifecycle
• Investigating obsolescence issues and maintaining support for legacy systems

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A qualification in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (HNC or above)
• Strong experience in electronic and electrical hardware development
• Solid experience and knowledge of power supply and electrical power distribution
• Familiarity with full product development lifecycle, from concept to production
• Confidence working on both new development and supporting existing designs

The role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative, well-established engineering team working on technically interesting products in a supportive environment.

This is a permanent position based in Poole offering a competitive salary, training and development opportunities and some flexibility for remote working. For a full job description or confidential chat, contact rebecca@fortressrecruit.com with your full CV.

*Please note, this role requires eligibility for SC and ITAR clearance (min. 5 years residency in the UK without visa or sponsorship requirement).