Overview

Fortress Recruit is supporting a leading engineering business in their search for a Senior Electronic Design Engineer to join their team based in Dorset.

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

• Develop 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

Qualifications

• A qualification in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (HNC or above)


• Strong experience in electronic and electrical hardware development


• Good 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


• Strong communication skills, a proactive problem solver, and detail-oriented

Location and terms

This is a permanent, full-time position based on-site in Poole, Dorset with occasional travel to customer sites (UK and overseas) for technical support or installations.

Contact

For a full job description or confidential chat, contact rebecca@fortressrecruit.com or call Becki directly.

Security clearance

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

Additional information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing


• Industries: Engineering Services, Design Services, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing