Recruiter

Mass Consultants Ltd

Salary

From £30 to £37 per hour

Location

Stevenage

Job term

Contract

Job hours

Full time

Electronic Design Engineers

World class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit 10x Electronic Design Engineers.

The Electronics Engineering Department is currently looking to recruit a large number of Electronic Design Engineers / Electronic Development Engineers to work on exiting and future Programmes.

Please Note: you must be eligible for SC (Secret Level) Security Clearance although this level of clearance is not required to be held at the time of application.

The contract is initially for 6 months (ongoing after).

Department offering hourly rates of £30 - £37 per hour.

Electronics Design Engineer Job Description:

Technical skills in one or more of the following areas are required:-

: Design of Digital Electronics including Microprocessor (e.g. Power PC) .
: Design of Analogue Electronics low to medium frequencies) including those that meet the requirements of Safety (e.g. Pillar Procs, Def-Stans).
: Derivation of sub-system architectures from system requirement inputs.
: Mechanical and Electrical design of cable and harness.
: FPGA / VHDL design.

The role will involve:

* Design & develop specifications under guidance and carry out Electronic Circuit and other design activities in line with specifications and all quality and technical standards.

* Carry out standard technical investigations and analyses to provide data for problem assessment/resolution and for the design of improvements.

* Gather information on technical issues and report to more senior staff where appropriate

* Specify tests within a clearly defined area and evaluate and make recommendations based on results, including making suggestions to improve test/diagnosis processes.

* Assess implications of data analysis and formulate initial conclusions to more senior engineers (where appropriate) to take necessary decisions on actions.

* Supply a technical interface with suppliers/customers at a detailed level, ensuring the effective provision of support to customers in assigned areas in line with customer requirements and programme plans, as well as the rapid resolution or escalation of problems and issues.

Recruiter

Mass Consultants Ltd

Salary

From £35,000 to £55,000 per year + Bonus, Flexitime, Overtime, Pension, Healthcare

Location

Stevenage

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Senior Electronics Engineers :

Highly successful Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a number of Senior Electronics Engineers.

The Electronics Department is looking to recruit experienced and highly skilled Electronics Engineers in various areas of the department including; Electronics Design, Test Equipment Design and Power Actuator. Candidates should either have experience of leading teams or who have the potential to do so - this is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading dynamic company who can offer career progression and personal development.

Please Note: you must be eligible for SC (Secret Level) Security Clearance if you’re not already cleared to that level.

The salary on offer is between £35k - £55k + Outstanding benefits

Electronics Engineer - Team Leader Job Description:

To lead the Design and Project Management activities for a small area of the Business or specific project subsystem/sub-assembly/Test system including the day to day control of assigned Electronics staff. (Note: The role is suitable for candidates who wish to take their first step into team leadership multi-disciplinary teams (sometimes Multi-national), including manufacturing and test, delivering tasks and equipment to demanding project timescales.)

Propose, design, develop and manufacture applicable subsystem(s). Deliver the designs in accordance to specification, time and cost objectives. Develop and maintain the work plans and report progress as required.

Skills and Experience:

• Significant and proven experience in similar roles, preferably in the defence industry
• Completion of at least 4 or 5 major electronic circuit designs.
Broad technical knowledge in more than one of the following domains:-
• Subsystem/board electronic architecture definition from sub-system requirement inputs
• Design of Xilinx FPGA devices (including SoC configurations).
• Design of Digital Electronics including Microprocessors (e.g Power PC, ARM)
• Design of Analogue Electronics (up to and including RF)
• Design of Power Electronics (e.g. PSU’s Actuator drive circuitry)
• Test System architecture definition embracing Electronic, Mechanical and software disciplines

Related competence in more than one of the following:-

• The use of CAE Design tools (Xilinx EDK, ModelSim, Schematic Editors - Zuken preferred) )
• Negotiation of subsystem requirements with the systems authority
• Writing Subsystem Requirement and associated documents
• Ability to provide succinct and accurate reports and presentations
• Understanding and working with COTS based solutions
• Test design and testability tools (e.g. Labview, TestWay and eXpress)

Recruiter

Mass Consultants Ltd

Salary

From £38,000 to £45,000 per year + Annual Bonus, Flexitime, Pension, Healthcare, Overtime

Location

Stevenage

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Principal Engineer - PCB Technologies:

Highly successful Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Principal Engineer - PCB Technologies.

Please Note: you must be eligible for SC (Secret Level) Security Clearance if you're not already cleared to that level.

The salary on offer is between £38k - £45k + Outstanding benefits including; overtime, flexitime, Annual bonus scheme, pension and company healthcare etc.

Principal Engineer - PCB Technologies Job Description:

To select PCB technologies for boards on projects taking into account the needs of cost, reliability and ability to survive the product environmental requirements.

* Propose PCB technologies and board lay-ups for projects, compatible with the requirements of the circuit design and environmental requirements and commensurate with the equipment mechanical packaging schemes and Bare Board PCB supplier capabilities.
* Use simulation and modelling tools to perform mechanical shock and vibration plus thermal modelling of boards.
* Provide modelling data for PCB's to Mechanical Engineering to ensure coherence in the design process at overall packaging level.
* Participate in maintaining harmonised (mainly UK/Fr) technical standards & process documentation for PCB layout and board assembly. This activity requires periodic international travel by air/rail.
* Identify research topics, provide support & technical leadership to deliver research activities including external collaborative projects.
* Provide specialist advice and support across projects and to other functions as appropriate, for instance, in the selection of PCB Suppliers.
* Working effectively in collaboration with mechanical & electronic designers, PCB layout group, PCB fabricators & manufacturing (board assembly)
* Being able to clearly communicate to mechanical & electronic designers any PCB limitations associated with their initial proposals and influencing the adoption of alternative solutions

Skills and Experience:

Ideally degree qualified or equivalent
Relevant experience in the field of PCB technologies, including.......

Board (& Interconnect) Level:

The effects of Environments on PCB's (vibration, temperature, humidity, altitude, etc)
Mechanical design considerations (mounting, chassis, materials, mass, etc)
Board technology selection (rigid, flex-rigid, flexible, ceramic, etc)
Interconnect selection (flexi-rigid, flexible circuits, sculptured, cable, etc)
PCB construction & layer definitions
High Speed / Signal Integrity design constraints
Board thermal characteristics & constraints
Board manufacturing & assembly techniques & processes
PCB fabricators/procurement liaison & support
Designing for Produceability, Testability, Rework/Repair, Environment, Reliability

Component Level:

Awareness of component packaging technologies (construction, assembly), materials (characteristics, selection), COTS, PEDs, connector types, etc

Tools:

Experience of working with Mentor (legacy) &/or preferably Zuken CR5000 (current tool) for schematic entry, board outline & placement
Capability to perform thermal & mechanical modeling

Recruiter

Mass Consultants Ltd

Salary

From £30 to £36 per hour

Location

Stevenage

Job term

Contract

Job hours

Full time

World class defence organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit 5x Test Equipment Design Engineers on a contract basis.

Please Note: you must be eligible for SC (Secret Level) Security Clearance.

The contract is initially for 6 months (ongoing after).

Department offering hourly rates of £30 - £36 per hour.

Test Equipment Design Engineer Job Description:

ROLE PURPOSE:

Design/develop complex electronics circuits/subassemblies specifically in the domain of Safety and Arming Units, Break Up Units, Telemetry subsystems and Telemetry Transmitter Interface units.

Approx 10 years experience in one or more of the following technical domains are required:-
• Design of Digital Electronics including Microprocessor (e.g Power PC)
• Design of Analogue Electronics low to medium frequencies) including those that meet the requirements of Safety (e.g. Pillar Procs, Def-Stans).
• Design of FPGA’s particular safety related.
• Derivation of sub-system architectures from system requirement inputs
• Design of electronic packaging solutions (e.g. Hybrid devices).

Related competence in one or more of the following:-
• The use of CAE Design tools Schematic Capture, High Speed Simulation
• Negotiation of subsystem requirements with the systems teams
• Writing Subsystem Requirement and associated documents
• Ability to provide succinct and accurate reports and presentations

Recruiter

Connectus

Salary

From £39,000 to £44,000 per year

Location

Stevenage

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Job Title: Microwave Design Engineer

Role Purpose: To design, develop and to oversee the manufacture of Microwave and RF products.

Accountabilities

1/ Acting as a team member to carry out a full range of Microwave and RF Engineering and design activities in accordance with all relevant processes, standards and requirements, such as:


- Designing, developing and testing microwave sub-modules and oversee their transition into series production
- Produce and maintain design and test documentation associated with microwave design, including design specifications, development test schedules, procurement specifications, test result sheets
- Contribute to “make/buy” decisions

2/ Participate in design reviews

3/ Manage microwave suppliers and liaise with sales representatives

4/ Supply technical advice and support across Projects and to other Functions

5/ Support new business opportunities

6/ Carry out technical investigations to provide data for problem assessment and design improvements and support development of solutions to technical issues

7/ Interface with internal and external customers

8/ Share best practice and knowledge

9/ Contribute to engineering team decisions

Skills and Knowledge

- Knowledge and experience gained in radar or microwave design and development
- Knowledge of microwave design tools e.g. Agilent ADS or HFSS
- Knowledge of microwave antennas and analogue electronic product design
- Ability to diagnose hardware problems by understanding design and manufacturing issues
- Ability to produce high quality written reports and presentations to internal and external customers
- Ability to manage small /medium value projects
- Developed sense of commercial and financial awareness
- Consistent ability to deliver required output within agreed timescales
- Ability to Mentor and encourage less experienced staff by sharing knowledge

Performance Indicators

- Contribute to achieving development milestones to time, cost and quality followed by successful transition to manufacture
- Design and test documentation should be accurate and timely and in accordance with agreed procedures
- Contribution made to objective setting process and every effort made to achieve objectives within agreed timescales and at required performance standards

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Recruiter

Mass Consultants Ltd

Salary

From £35,000 to £45,000 per year + Bonus, Pension, Healthcare, Flexitime, Overtime

Location

Stevenage

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Senior Microwave Design Engineer :

International Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Senior Microwave Design Engineer.

Please Note: you must be eligible for SC (Secret Level) Security Clearance.

The salary on offer is £35k - £45k and comes with fantastic benefits come with this role and include; annual bonus, paid overtime, flexitime, a comprehensive pension scheme, private healthcare, fantastic site facilities, superb career and development opportunities, plus many others.

Senior Microwave Design Engineer Job Description:

To design, develop and to oversee the manufacture of Microwave and RF products.

Accountabilities:

• Acting as a team member to carry out a full range of Microwave and RF Engineering and design activities in accordance with all relevant processes, standards and requirements
• Designing, developing and testing microwave sub-modules and oversee their transition into series production
• Produce and maintain design and test documentation associated with microwave design, including design specifications, development test schedules, procurement specifications, test result sheets
• Contribute to “make/buy” decisions
• Participate in design reviews
• Manage microwave suppliers and liaise with sales representatives
• Supply technical advice and support across Projects and to other Functions
• Support new business opportunities
• Carry out technical investigations to provide data for problem assessment and design improvements and support development of solutions to technical issues
• Interface with internal and external customers
• Share best practice and knowledge

Experience/Skills:

• Knowledge and experience gained in radar or microwave design and development
• Knowledge of microwave design tools e.g. Agilent ADS or HFSS
• Knowledge of microwave antennas and analogue electronic product design
• Ability to diagnose hardware problems by understanding design and manufacturing issues
• Ability to produce high quality written reports and presentations to internal and external customers
• Ability to manage small /medium value projects
• Developed sense of commercial and financial awareness
• Consistent ability to deliver required output within agreed timescales
• Ability to Mentor and encourage less experienced staff by sharing knowledge

Recruiter

Mass Consultants Ltd

Salary

From £35,000 to £45,000 per year + Bonus, Healthcare, Pension

Location

Stevenage

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Principal Engineer, Test & Validation (Electronics Sub Systems) :

International Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Principal Engineer, Test & Validation (Electronics Sub Systems).

Please Note: you must be eligible for SC (Secret Level) Security Clearance.

The salary on offer is £35k - £45k and comes with fantastic benefits come with this role and include; annual bonus, paid overtime, flexitime, a comprehensive pension scheme, private healthcare, fantastic site facilities, superb career and development opportunities, plus many others.

Test & Validation (Electronics Sub Systems) Job Description:

To undertake Test, Validation and Certification activities for electronic project sub-systems

Skills & Experience :

• Likely to be Degree qualified, or equivalent, in Electronics or related subject
• Will have significant experience of product design, test and certification
• Use of DOORS requirements verification tool
• Ability to work together with project teams and also in the international environment

Role Duties:

Perform the following activities for specific project equipment:

Within the domain of Design Verification & Certification:

• Produce Equipment Proving Strategies and Design Verification Plans including work schedules
• Assessment of evidence and production of design statements for the creation of Compliance Matrices and Certificates of Design
• Review and interpretation of Technical Requirements, identifying and raising Non-Compliance Statements
• Analysis of equipment build standards, non-conformances and non-compliances in support of design reconciliation

Within the domain of Equipment Test:

• Preparation of test requirements documentation, including Development activities test documents
• Participation in the defining, preparing, performing and reporting of Environmental and EMC trials
• Development of test aids to support Environmental and EMC trials activities

Recruiter

Mass Consultants Ltd

Salary

From £39 to £39 per hour

Location

Stevenage

Job term

Contract

Job hours

Full time

World class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Reliability Engineer.

Please Note: you must be eligible for SC (Secret Level) Security Clearance.

The contract is initially for 6 months (ongoing after).

The hourly rate is £39 per hour.

Reliability Engineer Job Description:

Brief role description:
Generation of reliability programme plans commensurate with the requirements of the DEF STAN 00-40 series of standards and supporting the project in obtaining the agreement of such programmes with the customer.
Conduct a series of system and sub-system reliability activities in support of these plans during all lifecycle phases including, but not limited to:
• Production of FMECAs.
• Preparation of reliability and maintainability predictions.
• Creation and management of critical items lists.
• Reliability growth and demonstration test planning, including analysis of the results.
• Provide support to internal and external project Reliability Panels and Committees.
• With the reliability focal points, assist in the management and integration of these activities with system engineering and design programs to ensure the timely delivery of material supporting the reliability case.
• Liaison with other functions in order to derive reliability requirements.
• Candidate will be expected to work with systems teams in order to demonstrate satisfaction of reliability requirements.