Senior Electronics Engineer

Date Posted:

2022-11-13

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Goodrich Actuation Systems Limited, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 7EH

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

What do we offer?                                                                                             

  • Competitive salary
  • Company performance bonus scheme
  • Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
  • Private medical insurance
  • Comprehensive health cash plan
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay)
  • Structured training & opportunities to progress
  • Opportunity to join ERGs (employee resource groups), participate in community projects & much more!

What does the role look like?

We are looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join the Global Defence Systems Value Stream in Wolverhampton. In this position you will be responsible for the application of electronic system skills within a multi-functional engineering team.

You will support new business acquisition, new product introduction (NPI), new technology development, continuity of production and root-cause failure investigation. For NPI you will be key in supporting the creation, development, and analysis for new circuit solutions for products that typically contain electronic control for electric motor actuation systems for use in demanding military aerospace environments.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

  • Detailed design, build, test and analysis of electronic circuits for new products, with full regard to available technology, in-service reliability, cost and schedule.
  • Architectural design of electronic products.
  • Application of Common Circuit Blocks (CCBs) to new products, in line with Collins Actuation Systems Electronics Strategy.
  • Generation of electronics design definition documentation to describe the design solution and the rationale behind it.
  • Generating test plans to support system integration and verification.
  • Conceptual design of electronics solutions for bids and proposals.
  • Direction and performing of electronics fault investigations to component level, in a timely manner.
  • Selection and justification of suitable alternative components to allow obsolete component replacement via the Collins Change Management process.
  • Supporting test equipment specification, procurement and validation.
  • Reviewing and assessing electronics data from suppliers, e.g., proposals and test reports.
  • Generate electronics sub-system specifications.
  • Generate high quality engineering reports.
  • Presentations - written and verbal - to internal and external customers.
  • Be part of a multifunctional integrated product team (IPT), which is responsible for delivering a project.
  • Collaboration with engineering teams at other Collins locations.
  • Contribute to the development of Standard Work in electronics and the sharing of best practice within the Collins team.

What will you bring to the role?

Essential skills:

  • Experience with Hardware Design
  • Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline or demonstrable experience
  • Good communication skills & the ability to undertake tasks with minimum supervision

Desirable skills:  

  • Experience in aerospace or a similar safety critical industry would be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of electronic component supply chain and certification standards is desirable.
  • Familiarity with industry best practices.
  • Strong Electronic Engineering hardware design skills, with ability in complex analysis.
  • Familiarity with electronic control of brushless DC motors is desirable.
  • Familiarity with Power electronics/power supply design.
  • Problem Solving ability.
  • Self-motivated, with a proactive approach and a passion for team spirit.
  • Time management skills.
  • Multi-tasking ability.

About us

At Collins Aerospace, we’re working side by side with our customers & partners to dream, design & deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry. We are part of Raytheon Technologies & provide technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry to connect and protect people around the world. We are inventors, we are manufacturers, we work in space exploration, commercial air travel, defence & rescue applications.

Are you looking to join a dynamic global team that works across the entire Aerospace industry? If yes, get onboard the Collins Aerospace Team & play a part in expanding the opportunities to develop new products & challenge the state of art technology.

We believe Diversity drives innovation; equity eliminates obstacles, inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone can belong & succeed, contributing to a better society.

We are committed to ensuring the recruitment process is barrier-free & inclusive as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have disability or long term condition to remove barriers that may be experienced in the recruitment process.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!

Please note that potential candidates will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks and that project access restrictions may apply to some nationalities.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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