# Senior Electronics Engineer

> Filtronic · High Peak, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-22

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Engineering

## Description

**About Us**

At Filtronic, we design and manufacture advanced RF and microwave solutions that power critical communication networks across the globe. Working with leading technology partners, we are at the forefront of innovation in high-frequency electronics.

We are now looking for a talented **Electronics Engineer** to join our Systems Engineering team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge RF and communications products.

**The Role**

Reporting to the Head of Systems Engineering, you will play a key role in the **design and development of advanced analogue and digital electronic systems**.

Working in a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate with RF, software, and firmware engineers to deliver high-performance solutions for applications including **telecommunications, space, defence, and high-altitude platforms**.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of designs from **concept through to volume manufacture**, working with modern tools and innovative technologies.

**Key Responsibilities:**

**Electronic Design & Development**

-   Design and develop **analogue and digital electronic circuits**, including mixed-signal systems
-   Create signal conditioning circuits, filters, amplifiers, and power supply modules
-   Develop digital systems using **microprocessors, ADCs, DACs, and associated logic**
-   Produce detailed specifications, perform simulation, and support component selection
-   Capture schematics and define PCB requirements, including materials and stack-up

**Systems Integration & Testing**

-   Work with interfaces such as **PCIe, USB, Ethernet, CAN bus, I²C, and SPI**
-   Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and communication issues
-   Perform **system-level integration, verification, and validation testing**
-   Prepare test specifications, reports, and reliability assessments

**Collaboration & Continuous Improvement**

-   Collaborate across hardware, software, firmware, and RF teams
-   Participate in and lead **design reviews** to mitigate risks
-   Support product introduction, fault diagnosis, and diagnostic processes
-   Manage component obsolescence and recommend alternatives
-   Stay up to date with **emerging technologies and industry standards**

**Reliability & Performance**

-   Conduct **thermal analysis, MTBF calculations, and tolerance analysis**
-   Ensure designs meet **performance, cost, quality, and manufacturability targets**

## Requirements

**About You**

You are a driven and detail-oriented engineer with a passion for developing high-performance electronic systems in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

**You will bring:**

-   A degree in **Electronic Engineering** or in relevant subject, or equivalent experience
-   Strong experience in **analogue and digital circuit design at component level**
-   Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools (Altium Designer desirable)
-   Familiarity with **EMC/EMI design and testing principles**
-   Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analysers, and logic analysers

**Desirable:**

-   Experience in **RF or microwave electronics**
-   Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing and surface mount technologies

**Why Join Filtronic?**

-   Work at the cutting edge of **RF and wireless technology**
-   Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and growing engineering team
-   Contribute to products used in **telecoms, space, and defence applications**
-   Opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle and make a real impact

## Benefits

**Please call our Talent Partner, Bruce Mair on 07483 917543 if you would like to chat about this role or clarify the salary and benefits prior to investing your time applying. Request a job description by emailing: talent@filtronic.com**

_Filtronic plc is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.  We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support you during the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist._

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