Senior Electronics Engineer

A leading technology and engineering services business that designs and manufactures bespoke battery systems for next-generation aerospace applications is currently looking to recruit a Senior Electronics Engineer. Responsible for the full development lifecycle of the electronic aspects of a Battery Management System (BMS). They will need to work closely with the systems and embedded team members.
Initially, the role will focus on the development of a BMS and building an electronics team to support this. There are several project phases before full product certification is required.
 
The Senior Electronics Engineer will:

• Develop and execute the electronics team strategy, processes, toolchains, and innovation
• Nurture and grow the electronics team
• Provide technical leadership in the full development lifecycle of HV batteries, BMS, and electric aircraft powertrain integration
• Engage with customers prior to and throughout programmes
• Work with the commercial team to evaluate opportunities and prepare programme bids
• Work with programme managers to plan and execute electronics programmes
• Engineering sign-off of electronics

 
The successful Senior Electronics Engineer will have:

• Engineering Degree or related discipline
• Experience in designing a High Voltage Battery Management System (BMS)
• PCB design experience
• A degree in Electronic Engineering
• Strong knowledge of ARP 4754 and DO-254 (Aerospace electronic hardware development lifecycle) and or ISO26262 automotive equivalent
• Membership of an industry-related professional body is advantageous but not essential
• Strong knowledge of aerospace Design Assurance Levels (DAL), or Automotive Safety Integrity Levels (ASIL)
• Knowledge of battery test standards and regulations such as DO-311A, and UN 38.3 is advantageous but not essential
• PCB design using Altium
• FPGA experience