Senior Analogue Electronics Engineer – £68k – Bristol

Our client requires an Senior Analogue Electronics Engineer with knowledge in planning, leading and executing design tasks having scope for independent accomplishment and co-ordination of assignments.

To develop technical solutions to problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Assigned problems can make it necessary to apply existing criteria in accepted ways and draw conclusions from comparative situations. Ability to work with and lead external development teams.

Capable of leading and owning work packages from inception through to completion. Take accountability for the product, ensuring good quality that meets the necessary business requirements.

Provide a technical interface to the product management team, developing concepts and ideas in-line with the various product roadmaps, driving the correct technology and maturity into the overall product design.

Requires application of mature scientific knowledge in planning and conducting tasks having scope for independent accomplishment and co-ordination of difficult assignments.

Senior Analogue Electronics Engineer Day-to-day activities include:

• Recognized expert in the field of analogue electronics. Works under broad direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Independently formulates technically innovative ideas when implementing projects or activities.
• Advises and coaches less senior engineers on technical problems, reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy.
• Plans and executes packages of work, either as an individual or as a work package owner.
• Peer reviewing colleague’s designs
• Participating in formal project design reviews
• Oversee work with development partners.

Senior Analogue Electronics Engineer Essential Skills:

• Analogue design
  • Design and characterization of low noise, analogue receiver front end amplifiers
  • Operational amplifier selection criteria
  • Understanding of loop stability
  • Discrete transistor circuit design
  • Component de rating
  • Power amplifiers up to 200kHz 1W – 150W, Class B & Class D
  • Analogue active and passive filter design
• Switch Mode PSUs, including:
  • Very low noise/EMI, high efficiency, low power
  • Magnetics
• Measurement & Test (bench and environmental chamber)
  • Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyser, Vector Network Analyser, Thermal Camera, Data loggers
• Design to meet EMC, Radio and Safety regulations (e.g. EN 300220, EN61000, EN55011, EN55022)
• Schematic capture & circuit simulation
• Extensive experience in product development

Senior Analogue Electronics Engineer Highly Desirable Skills:

• Processor interfacing – USB, I2C, SPI, RS232/485
• Digital Signal Processing
• Mathematical modelling with appropriate tools (e.g. MatLab, MathCAD)
• Magnetics e.g. induction mode transmitter/receivers, field theory, ferrites/materials
• Design to meet Safety standards (e.g. EN60950, EN61010)
• Techniques for Built-In Self-Test (BIST)
• Magnetic induction mode signal acquisition
• Understanding of ADC and DAC types, usage and design
• High resolution/dynamic range, real-time analogue/digital conversion
• Single/multi-cell battery powered devices
• Battery chargers
• Type approval testing
• PCB layout
• Ability to lead technical teams

What’s on offer:

• Salary £60,000 – £68,000 (Depending on Experience)
• Annual bonus of 3% – 6%
• Pension 11%
• 4 x Life Assurance.
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum + Bank Holidays. Plus you can buy or sell up to five further days via a salary sacrifice scheme.
• Flexible 3 days a week on site (hybrid working)
• Opportunity to work at a cutting-edge start-up company
• Chance to make a significant impact on the future of wireless technology
• Collaborative, supportive and Friendly work environment
• Healthy work environment with sit/stand desks and large screens
• Visa Support is available for this role

My client offers a 2-stage process that can be completed within 1-2 week. (Subject to availability). 1st stage is a 30-60 minute Teams interview and the 2nd stage is on onsite technical interview and site tour.

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