Electronics & Instrumentation Engineer

A leading UK aerospace company specialising in propulsion systems and advanced space technologies is seeking an Electronics and Instrumentation Engineer to develop and deploy electronic systems for space applications.
This role is ideal for an engineer with expertise in electronic engineering, instrumentation, and a deep understanding of ECSS standards, ideally within the aerospace, defence, or space sectors.

Electronics and Instrumentation Engineer
Permanent, Full-time
£ Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Buckinghamshire (On-site)

Electronics and Instrumentation Engineer
Key Responsibilities

• Review, assess, develop, and implement electronic and instrumentation systems within the supply chain for space propulsion technologies, ensuring compliance with ECSS standards.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between external electronic contractors and internal multidisciplinary teams.
• Apply ECSS engineering standards (e.g., ECSS-E-ST-50, ECSS-E-ST-55, ECSS-Q-ST-30) to all phases of the system lifecycle.
• Review electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, instrumentation architectures, and software solutions.
• Perform system-level testing, validation, and commissioning to ensure performance and compliance with mission requirements.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and resolution of issues during assembly, integration, and testing phases.

Electronics and Instrumentation Engineer
Requirements
Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in electronic engineering and instrumentation, preferably within aerospace, defence, or space.
• Solid understanding and application of ECSS standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on system optimization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for producing clear technical documentation.

Desirable

• Experience in designing space-qualified electronics with a focus on reliability and radiation tolerance.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., UART, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire).
• Experience with power distribution and management systems for spacecraft.

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