Electronics Design Engineer

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit 5x Electronics Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.   The role will be a hybrid position of circa 2-3 days…

Hybrid Engineering
Pay rate £58 – £63/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 15 September 2026

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World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit 5x Electronics Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.   The role will be a hybrid position of circa 2-3 days per week onsite and the rest working from home.
 
Electronic Design Engineers with excellent skills in Analogue Design or Digital Design or Power Design are sought after. 
 
Hourly Rate: £58ph - £63ph (Umbrella)
Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

Electronics Design Engineer Job Description:

Whilst the primary aim is focused on highly advanced module missile programmes, there is also scope to work on other unique opportunities, offering the right candidate a true engineering challenge in their core discipline.

Responsibilities:

Conducting Technical investigations on Prime Hardware or Test Equipment
Evaluating issues and proposing and delivering design changes
Supporting the Manufacturing teams to enable the continuation of production
Liaising with Design teams to ensure route cause and corrective actions are implemented
Obsolescence investigations and preventative design changes
Designing test equipment and solutions to aid in the manufacturing process

Skillset/experience required:

Significant proven experience in the design of Digital and Analogue electronics, preferably in the defence industry, (but not essential). Experience of switch mode power supplies would also be an advantage, (but not essential).
Work well in a multifunctional and multi-skilled team environment, supporting knowledge transfer to/from colleagues
You’ll be prepared to work autonomously if needed, lead the delivery of your work assignments, and actively engage with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of your outputs.
Experience in supporting manufacturing and resolving manufacturing issues is an advantage, but not essential.
Finally, we are looking for someone who has a record of accomplishment of on-time delivery along with good verbal and written communication skills

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