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Electronics Engineer

Clearance Level
BPSS
Salary Range
£40,000
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
onsite

// Role Summary

Join BAE Systems as an Electronics Engineer in Portsmouth, contributing to advanced underwater systems hardware. This role involves supporting legacy products, technology insertion, and designing electronic assemblies.

// Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise in electronic aspects of underwater systems hardware.
  • Support legacy products, including fault diagnosis and obsolescence management.
  • Design and develop electronic assemblies from requirements to release.
  • Perform component-level analogue, mixed-signal, and power electronic designs.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for system integration.
  • Requires HND or Degree in Electronic Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

// Role Specification

Electronics Engineer - Portsmouth

Join BAE Systems and become a key part of our global team, pioneering progress and protecting what matters most. You will be instrumental in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions for the future.

Role Overview:

The Electronics Engineer will provide essential technical expertise in the electronic aspects of Underwater Systems hardware, covering design, repair, obsolescence, and sustainment. This role is crucial for supporting legacy products through the integration of new technologies, applying broad engineering knowledge and experience within established company frameworks.

Core Duties:

  • Support existing electronic designs and technology insertion programmes, including fault diagnosis, rectification, and obsolescence management.
  • Design and develop electronic assemblies, managing the process from requirements and specification through detailed design, testing, integration, and release into service.
  • Develop component-level analogue, mixed-signal, and power electronic designs, encompassing component selection, schematic capture, simulation, and support for PCB layout.
  • Perform design verification and testing, including EMC/EMI, applicable regulatory requirements, and data communication interfaces and protocols.
  • Contribute to design for manufacture and production, including specifying components, bespoke items, and managing parts information within SAP.
  • Collaborate effectively with related disciplines such as Mechanical Engineering, ILS, Safety, and Production to support system integration and electro-mechanical interfaces.
  • Apply the engineering lifecycle and governance, actively contributing to technical progress reviews, peer reviews, and design reviews.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • HND or Degree in Electronic Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Proven experience generating component-level electronic designs using electronic CAD tools.
  • Demonstrated experience in analogue and mixed-signal design, including filtering and signal conditioning techniques.
  • Experience in power supply design, covering grounding, decoupling, and power electronics techniques.
  • Experience with sonar, RF, signal processing, or FPGA/CPLD design is desirable.

About the Team & Working Arrangements:

As an Electronics Engineer, you will undertake design and electrical integration for legacy products and technology insertion. You will also be responsible for the design elements and obsolescence of the electrical aspects of the Underwater System and associated equipment.

We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including options for accruing hours and flexibility around start and finish times. Discuss specific options with your recruiter.

Why BAE Systems?

Build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Benefit from lifelong learning, meaningful work, and opportunities for growth. Enjoy rewards tailored to your needs, support for your wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle. Our supportive culture fosters belonging and pride in making a difference.

Inclusivity Statement:

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe diversity strengthens our teams and is vital to our work.

Security & Export Control:

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These can be influenced by factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held, and place of birth. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically requiring 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency depending on the vetting level.

Closing Date:

7th October 2026. We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.