Electronics Design Engineer
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LocationScotland
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
EquityIncluded
Company size11–50 people
First seenSep 8, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live3d ago
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Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar
Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role
Hands-on experience of designing and testing PCBs
Experience of writing high-quality documentation
Ability to work with little supervision
Digital and Analogue electronic hardware design and development for space conditions
Prototyping and testing
Component selection and documentation
Design of circuitry and PCB layout for spaceflight and test hardware
Assembly and debugging of various hardware
Mentor junior engineers
Master’s or PhD preferred
KiCad and LTspice experience an advantage
Skills
KiCad
LTspice
Benefits
Company pension
Employee stock ownership plan
Flexitime
Electronics Design Engineer
Job Summary
Want to invent the future of the Space Industry? You have come to the right place. We fundamentally believe that our PocketQubes can radically transform the ability for small groups to design, build and launch their own spacecraft. We need super ambitious, driven and bright minds to make this a reality.
Alba Orbital is the world leader in PocketQube satellites and is one of the UK’s most innovative companies. We are looking to add an Electronics Engineer to our exceptional engineering team. This role will have an emphasis on On-Board Computer (OBC), ADCS, Radio and Electrical Power System (EPS) optimization and design.
Responsibilities
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Digital and Analogue electronic hardware design and development for space conditions
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Prototyping and testing
•
Component selection and documentation
•
Design of circuitry and PCB layout for spaceflight and test hardware
•
Assembly and debugging of various hardware
•
Mentor junior engineers
Required Skills
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Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar (Master’s or PhD preferred)
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Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role
•
Hands-on experience of designing and testing PCBs
•
Experience of writing high-quality documentation
•
Ability to work with little supervision
•
KiCad and LTspice experience an advantage
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person (Hillington, Scotland)
Benefits:
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Company pension
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Employee stock ownership plan
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Flexitime
Schedule:
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Monday to Friday (days)
Work authorisation: Sponsorship available for exceptional candidates.
Hiring process
Please send CV and covering letter to [email protected]
Legal
Alba Orbital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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