Electronics Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026.
Electronics Engineer
Peterborough | Permanent | Up to £55,000 + Excellent Benefits
A leading engineering and technology organisation operating in highly regulated and safety-critical environments is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join its growing development team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced communications and electronic systems used by customers across the defence, aerospace, transportation and critical infrastructure sectors. You'll be involved throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through to testing, integration and manufacturing support.
The company has a long-established reputation for innovation and investment in its people, offering excellent career development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
The Role
As an Electronics Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, testing and documentation of complex electronic systems and associated test equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Electronic design and development activities to support project delivery
- Detailed circuit design and analysis
- PCB specification and development support
- Prototype evaluation, troubleshooting and fault finding
- Hardware integration, verification and testing
- Development and execution of test plans
- Production of technical documentation and engineering reports
- Participation in design, development and technical reviews
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Mentoring and supporting junior engineers where appropriate
What We're Looking For
Applicants should ideally hold a degree in Electronics Engineering or a related engineering discipline and possess experience in one or more of the following areas:
Essential / Desirable Experience
- Electronic circuit design and development
- Hardware prototyping and testing
- Full product development lifecycle experience
- Analogue and digital electronics
- Fault finding and troubleshooting of complex electronic systems
- Product verification and validation activities
- Producing technical documentation
Advantageous Experience
- RF engineering or communications systems
- Communications equipment design, development or testing
- Communications modulation techniques
- Network technologies and communications protocols
- Working within safety-critical or highly regulated industries
Personal Attributes
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Positive and proactive attitude
- Ability to manage priorities and deliver to timescales
- Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
- Strong communication and teamwork capabilities
Package & Benefits
- Salary up to £55,000
- Flexible working hours with core hours
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced pension contribution scheme
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Employee wellbeing programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Training and professional development support
- Long-service recognition awards
- On-site facilities and free parking
Additional Information
- Permanent position
- Full-time
- Office-based with flexibility where appropriate
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK
- Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants may be required to undergo security screening
To apply or learn more, please contact us for a confidential discussion. We are acting as a recruitment partner on behalf of our client. Due to the confidential nature of the assignment, further details regarding the company will be provided during the application process.