Junior Electronics Engineer
ALTEN
AberdeenOn-sitefull timeDefense & NavalPosted 1mo agoEarly applicant likely
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Join a team developing advanced electronic systems for cutting-edge marine and autonomous technologies. You will support the design, development, testing, and validation of electronic hardware, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Location: Aberdeen
On-site Requirement: On Site
Seniority: Junior (minimum 1 Year of engineering experience)
Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain BPSS clearance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of analogue and digital electronic circuits.
- Assist with schematic capture, PCB design, and hardware development activities.
- Perform testing, fault-finding, and validation of electronic systems.
- Support integration and verification activities within multidisciplinary teams.
- Produce technical documentation and test reports.
- Investigate product issues and contribute to root cause analysis activities.
Qualifications
- Experience working with electronic hardware development and testing.
- Understanding of embedded electronic systems and interfaces.
- Knowledge of electronics development lifecycles.
Required Skills
- Experience designing, analysing, and testing analogue and digital electronic circuits.
- Knowledge of PCB design, schematic capture, and electronics development processes.
- Experience carrying out electronic hardware verification, validation, and fault-finding activities.
- Understanding of embedded systems fundamentals, including microcontrollers and common communication interfaces.
- Ability to produce clear technical documentation and contribute to engineering investigations and root cause analysis activities.
Soft Skills & Collaboration
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to technical challenges.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new technologies and engineering practices.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.
Desirable Skills
- Experience working with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other electronic laboratory equipment.
- Exposure to electronics manufacturing, assembly, or production support activities.
- Experience supporting embedded hardware development programmes.
- Knowledge of marine, subsea, or autonomous systems would be advantageous.
About ALTEN
ALTEN provides engineering design and development services for aerospace and defence programmes, hiring specialists in mechanical design, systems integration, and firmware engineering for complex projects like gas turbine engines and high-reliability embedded systems.
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