Electronics Engineer
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LocationCoventry, England, gb
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentDefense & Naval
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 16, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1d ago
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Experience in electronic hardware design
Strong PCB design and development experience
Hands-on experience with electronic testing and fault finding
Understanding of electronic components and circuit design principles
Ability to support the full hardware development lifecycle from concept through to testing
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance
Experience within the aerospace sector
Experience within the defence sector
Experience working on UAV, drone or other advanced electronic systems
Familiarity with product verification and validation activities
Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering environments
As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard
Skills
PCB design
electronic hardware design
circuit design
Benefits
Private medical insurance
Cycle scheme
Tech scheme
Employee assistance programme
Life insurance
Pension scheme
Flexible working
Company Description
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.
Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!
Job Description
Electronics Engineer
About the Role:
We are seeking an Electronics Engineer to join a growing engineering team supporting the development of advanced electronic systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with PCB design experience who enjoys a hands-on role encompassing both design and test activities.
Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will be involved throughout the product development lifecycle, contributing to electronic hardware design, PCB development, testing, validation and integration activities. This role would particularly suit engineers with experience developing electronics for safety-critical, aerospace, defence or unmanned systems applications.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design, develop and verify electronic hardware solutions.
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Create and modify PCB layouts and schematics.
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Perform hardware testing, debugging and validation activities.
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Support electronic system integration and troubleshooting.
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Work with a range of electronic components and embedded hardware platforms.
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Produce technical documentation and test reports.
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Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver project objectives.
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Support continuous improvement of design and test processes.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
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Experience in electronic hardware design.
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Strong PCB design and development experience.
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Hands-on experience with electronic testing and fault finding.
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Understanding of electronic components and circuit design principles.
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Ability to support the full hardware development lifecycle from concept through to testing.
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Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Required Qualifications:
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A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
Desirable Skills:
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Experience within the aerospace sector.
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Experience within the defence sector.
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Experience working on UAV, drone or other advanced electronic systems.
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Familiarity with product verification and validation activities.
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Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering environments.
Additional Information
Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
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A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
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A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
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Private Medical Insurance
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Cycle & Tech Scheme
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Employee assistance programme
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Life insurance & Pension Scheme
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Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
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Flexible way of working (role dependent)
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
Legal
ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.