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
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