Electronic Systems Engineer

Senior) Electronic Systems Engineer Location: St Asaph, UK Length: 6 months (possibility for permanent employment after the contract) Security Clearance: SC (or ability to obtain) IR35: Inside IR35 Purpose of Role The (Senior) Electronic Systems Engineer will design, integrate, and validate vehicle-mounted electro-optical systems used in for defence applications. Main Responsibilities - Define system architecture (block diagrams, interfaces, power distribution) - Translate requirements into system specifications and documentation (e.g. ICDs) - Integrate vehicle power systems - Design and integrate video systems (thermal/daylight cameras, display pipelines) - Integrate data buses (CAN, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, RS-422/485) - Support system integration, testing, and validation (bench, vehicle, field) - Ensure compliance with EMC and environmental standards (e.g. MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810) - Support design reviews, risk management, and issue resolution across the lifecycle Essential Skills - Strong system design and integration skills (hardware + interfaces) - Experience with vehicle electrical systems - Knowledge of data buses (CAN, Ethernet, 1553, RS-485) - Understanding of video/data integration (cameras, displays, signal formats) - EMC knowledge (grounding, shielding, filtering principles) - Experience with requirements management tools (e.g. IBM DOORS) - Familiarity with structured systems engineering processes (e.g. ISO 15288)