Senior Electronics Design Engineer in Torquay, Devon at Gooch & Housego Torquay

ABOUT US

G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications.

Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognised for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fibre optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognised as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defence industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years.

G&H optical fibre components can be found being used on the moon, the International Space Station as well as the bottom of the world's oceans.

At G&H Torquay, we're one of a number of global technology leaders that form the Torbay Hi-Tech Cluster, bringing a concentration of expertise and innovation in photonics and microelectronics to the South Devon region.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to join our dynamic team based in Torquay. The ideal candidate will possess a diverse skill set across both analogue and digital, covering hardware and firmware design aspects for embedded (ARM based) microprocessor systems.

The role will encompass design & simulation, schematic capture, PCB layout and prototyping. You will work within the optics and fibre-optic R&D team on the development of new modules and sub-systems for the industrial, aerospace & defence (A&D) and bio-photonics market segments.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team including optical and mechanical engineers developing new cutting-edge products for applications in Satellite communications, industrial sensing and biomedical imaging, which will drive and deliver sustained revenue growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Electronic design engineering from concept to manufacture and test.
• Lead the design of electronic sub-systems including requirements analysis and development of specifications.
• Design of laser drivers, optical detection circuits and digital control electronics.
• Produce and maintain embedded firmware/software associated with digital control of opto-electronic sub-systems.
• Reliability and parts stress analysis, obsolescence management as required.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to perform electronic design, analysis and test.
• Prepare presentation material and reports to a high standard for all phases of NPD/NPI.
• Follow and maintain robust procedures to ensure right first time design
• Work with Business Development and Engineering teams to support new opportunities and generate solutions for customers.
• Support gate reviews and handover process from design to production.
• Support manufacture and test of product on occasional basis.
• Present results clearly and concisely for both internal and external customers.
• Deliver projects to plan and within budget constraints.

THE SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree level in Electrical and/or Electronics engineering
• Industrial experience in an electronics design & development function
• Good analogue/digital/mixed signal circuit design
• Experience in Firmware/Software development for ARM based micro’s.
• Schematic capture and layout (e.g. Altium)
• Experience with prototyping and laboratory test equipment.
• Knowledge or familiarity with MISRA or similar coding standards desirable
• RF design experience would be an advantage.
• Adaptable in often rapid changing design requirements and customer needs.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving initiatives
• Well organised, with the ability to hit tight deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail.
• Driven, self-motived and autonomous with a ‘Can-do’ attitude.

WHY JOIN US AT G&H

At G&H, you’ll be part of a team shaping the future of photonics. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with talented engineers and contribute to products that make a global impact. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for growth and the chance to be part of something truly exciting.

G&H BENEFITS

• 25 days - rising up to 30 days annual leave (phased with long service)
• Corporate Cash Plan
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme

Notes: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.

Potential candidates should be aware that many of the employment roles at Gooch & Housego are subject to government security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities that you may have previously held and your place of birth, could restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.

All UK applicants must, as a minimum, be able to successfully complete security vetting to the UK government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard, which includes a criminal record check being performed. Many roles may also require higher levels of security vetting to be completed, where applicants must typically have been continuously resident within the UK for the past five to ten years.