Senior Electronics Engineer | Aberdeen | Perm

Salary: £60k to £70k DoE

Applicants: must have the right to live and work in the UK and be eligible to obtain security clearance.

About The Role

We are supporting our client in their search for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join their established engineering team. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of innovative design solutions and technical support across a diverse range of products. This role covers the full lifecycle from new product development and prototype design to maintaining and upgrading existing systems to meet evolving client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide design input for new systems and products, while supporting the existing product range.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams such as sales, supply chain, and production to deliver optimal technical outcomes.
• Create and maintain part numbers, bills of materials, and source components and materials as needed.
• Prepare engineering documentation, including specifications, test procedures, assembly instructions, and technical reports.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to company and industry standards.
• Review and approve drawings and documentation produced by the engineering team.
• When applicable, lead or mentor a small team, supporting their performance, development, and adherence to engineering standards.

About You

You’re a methodical and detail-oriented engineer who takes pride in delivering high-quality work. You thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative team. You’ll bring:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to thorough documentation.
• A proactive approach and sense of ownership in completing tasks.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements or client priorities.
• A focus on delivering efficient, cost-effective solutions within challenging timescales.

Qualifications And Experience

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in electronics design, including PCB schematic capture (e.g. Altium Designer).
• Experience in PCB layout, either in-house or through collaboration with external partners.
• Knowledge of circuit design for embedded systems (e.g. STM32 or similar).
• Experience developing embedded software (e.g. STM IDE or comparable tools).
• Understanding of EMC and Functional Safety design considerations.
• Familiarity with CE marking and design standards such as IPC.
• Competence in engineering design software/CAD and Product Lifecycle Management systems.
• Experience working to marine or defence standards and class society rules (LR, DNV).