Electronic Systems Engineer

(Senior) Electronic Systems Engineer

Location: St Asaph, UK

Length: 6 months (possibility for permanent employment after the contract)

Security Clearance: SC (or ability to obtain)

IR35: Inside IR35

Purpose of Role

The (Senior) Electronic Systems Engineer will design, integrate, and validate vehicle-mounted electro-optical systems used in for defence applications.

Main Responsibilities

- Define system architecture (block diagrams, interfaces, power distribution)

- Translate requirements into system specifications and documentation (e.g. ICDs)

- Integrate vehicle power systems

- Design and integrate video systems (thermal/daylight cameras, display pipelines)

- Integrate data buses (CAN, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, RS-422/485)

- Support system integration, testing, and validation (bench, vehicle, field)

- Ensure compliance with EMC and environmental standards (e.g. MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810)

- Support design reviews, risk management, and issue resolution across the lifecycle

Essential Skills

- Strong system design and integration skills (hardware + interfaces)

- Experience with vehicle electrical systems

- Knowledge of data buses (CAN, Ethernet, 1553, RS-485)

- Understanding of video/data integration (cameras, displays, signal formats)

- EMC knowledge (grounding, shielding, filtering principles)

- Experience with requirements management tools (e.g. IBM DOORS)

- Familiarity with structured systems engineering processes (e.g. ISO 15288)