Electronics & Instrumentation Engineer

A leading UK aerospace company specialising in propulsion systems and advanced space technologies is seeking an Electronics and Instrumentation Engineer to support the development and deployment of electronic systems for key space applications. This is a contract position ideal for an engineer with immediate expertise in electronic engineering, instrumentation, and ECSS standards.

Electronics and Instrumentation Engineer (Contract)
Contract (Inside IR35)
£ Competitive (Umbrella/hourly Rate)
Buckinghamshire (On-site)

Electronics and Instrumentation Engineer
Key Responsibilities

• Review, assess, 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) across the system lifecycle.
• Review electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and instrumentation architectures.
• Perform system-level testing, validation, and commissioning to ensure performance and compliance.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and resolution of issues during assembly, integration, and testing phases.

Electronics and Instrumentation Engineer
Requirements
Essential

• Proven experience in electronic engineering and instrumentation, within aerospace, defence, or space.
• Solid understanding and practical application of ECSS standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for system optimization.
• Ability to quickly integrate into the team and deliver on project milestones.

Desirable

• Experience with space-qualified electronics design for reliability and radiation tolerance.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., UART, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire).

This is an Inside IR35 contract position.
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