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Senior Electronics Design Engineer

Octagon Group
Torquay
7 months ago
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Senior Electronic Design Engineer job available in Torquay, Devon

  • 45,000 per annum + comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid working and flexible working pattern
  • Analogue / Digital electronic design / development.
  • Opportunities to work on exciting new projects involving photonics / optical systems.

A global leader in photonic engineering is seeking aSenior Electronics Design Engineerto join their offices in Torquay, Devon. This company provides optical systems, assemblies, and components for a variety of applications across aerospace, defence, life science, and telecommunications. As they are expanding their R&D team, they are now looking for a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to assist with the development of exciting new projects.

The successful Senior Electronics Design Engineer will be responsible for the development of electronic solutions for a range of electro-optical products. You will be involved in analogue and digital electronic design and PCB design from concept to prototype. This Electronics Design Engineer role comes with hybrid working (2-3 times a week on site).

Skills required for this Senior Electronics Design Engineer in Torquay, Devon:

  • Proven experience in analogue and digital circuit design
  • Knowledge in digital and analogue signal processing
  • Experience in PCB design, schematic capture, and layout
  • Basic Embedded Software experience using C and/or C++ would be beneficial but not essential.

If you are looking for a challenging role where you will have a major input to world-leading, innovative products, please apply for this excitingSenior Electronics Design Engineerrole inTorquayto start the application process.

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