Job Description: Electronics Controls Engineer

Position Title: Electronics Controls Engineer
Location: Home Counties
Employment Type: Full-Time/on-site

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electronics Controls Engineer to join our client's dynamic engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimising electronic control systems for various applications. This role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the development of efficient, reliable, and innovative control solutions that meet customer and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Control System Design:
  Design and develop electronic control systems for products and machinery, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety.
• Embedded Systems Development:
  Develop, program, and test embedded systems, including microcontrollers, DSPs, FPGAs, and other programmable logic devices.
• Circuit Design and Analysis:
  Design analog and digital circuits for control systems, including schematic capture, simulation, and PCB layout.
• Sensor and Actuator Integration:
  Integrate sensors, actuators, and other hardware components into control systems, ensuring seamless communication and functionality.
• Software Development:
  Develop control algorithms and software for real-time applications using languages such as C, C++, Python, or MATLAB.
• Testing and Validation:
  Perform simulations, prototyping, and testing to validate system performance and troubleshoot issues. Conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing when necessary.
• System Optimization:
  Analyze and improve control system performance, reliability, and efficiency. Provide recommendations for system upgrades and enhancements.
• Collaboration:
  Work closely with other engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, software) and departments (manufacturing, quality, etc.) to ensure successful project delivery.
• Documentation:
  Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, schematics, test reports, and user manuals.

• Compliance:
  Ensure all control systems meet industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in designing and developing control systems in an industrial, automotive, aerospace, or related field.
  • Experience with embedded systems, analog/digital circuit design, and programming microcontrollers.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in control systems theory and applications.
  • Strong knowledge of embedded programming languages (C, C++, Python, etc.).
  • Experience with CAD tools for circuit design and simulation (e.g., Altium, Eagle).
  • Hands-on experience with testing and debugging tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.).
  • Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., CAN, I2C, SPI).
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Certifications (Preferred):
  Certifications in relevant areas like Control Systems Engineering, Embedded Systems, or similar would be an asset.

Join our client and contribute to cutting-edge technologies that will shape the future. Apply today to join a passionate team of engineers who are redefining what is possible with control systems!

Electronics Engineer (Mid/Senior)

This is a promising opportunity for an Electronics Engineer, either at a mid- or senior level. You will be responsible for the design, build, and test of electronic circuits for sensing, real-time monitoring, communicating, and controlling various subsystems. This role offers not only exciting challenges but also significant growth potential in a growing, dynamic company.

Responsibilities of the Electronics Engineer

• Design and Development: Create and develop electronic circuits and systems, including analog and digital designs for various devices and applications.
• Schematic Design: Generate circuit diagrams and schematics, specifying components and their interconnections.
• PCB Layout: Design printed circuit boards (PCBs), ensuring proper placement, routing, and functionality of electronic components.
• Component Selection: Choose appropriate electronic components based on performance, cost, availability, and reliability.
• Prototyping: Build and test prototypes to verify design performance and functionality.
• Simulation and Testing: Use simulation software and testing equipment to validate designs under different conditions.
• Debugging and Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues in electronic circuits, improving performance or correcting faults.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure designs meet relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Documentation: Create detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and user manuals.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other engineers (e.g., mechanical, software) and stakeholders to integrate designs into final products.

Requirement of the Electronics Engineer

• Excellent understanding of the fundamentals of digital and analogue electronics.
• Capable of designing, developing and testing circuits involving FPGAs and MCUs from scratch.

If this Electronics Engineer vacancy interests you, please apply with an up-to-date CV and contact information.

Embedded Firmware Engineer (Embedded Software and Robotics)

Our client is seeking an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer with expertise in embedded software development, analogue and digital electronics, and robotics. As a key member of their team, you will lead projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues, including electronics, mechanical, and aerospace engineers, as well as technicians and flight teams. Their focus is on developing aircraft and payload components, driving improvements in their production line.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement safety-critical control algorithms for total self-driving vehicles.
• Generate innovative solutions to technical challenges in mapping, localisation, object detection, behaviour, and trajectory prediction.
• Analyse data from simulation and real-world testing to enhance system performance.
• Debug complex issues involving software components distributed across multiple processors, interacting with sensors and physical actuators.
• Lead the integration of third-party sensor, communication, and actuator systems onto vehicles.
• Oversee flight testing of new autonomous features.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Practical experience operating unmanned or robotic systems.
• 2+ years of cross-platform software engineering using C++ or Python.
• Familiarity with autonomous systems in areas such as 3D environment reconstruction, tracking, prediction, perception, localisation, estimation, and machine learning.
• Real-world experience working with robot systems in a lab or industry setting.
• Proficiency in low-bandwidth communications protocols and relevant hardware.

Desirable:

• Bachelor or advanced degree in an applicable engineering field or equivalent work experience.
• Understanding of general software development processes.
• Experience integrating third-party sensor systems.

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV and contact information.

Electronics Design Engineer (Digital & Analogue Electronics)

Location: Reading

Ampere Recruitment has been exclusively retained to help source an Electronics Design Engineer well-versed in Analogue and Digital Electronics for one of its rapidly growing start-ups.

As a vital team member, the Electronics Design Engineer will be instrumental in designing, building, and testing electronic circuits. Your work will be crucial for sensing, real-time monitoring, controlling, and communicating with various subsystems.

To be considered for this Electronics Design Engineer vacancy, the successful candidate will require a degree or PhD in Electronics Engineer with a proven background in the following:

• Excellent understanding of the fundamentals (theory and practice) of digital and analogue electronics and control
• Be capable of designing, developing, testing and troubleshooting circuits involving FPGAs and MCUs from scratch, with little supervision and assistance.
• Experience using electronics lab equipment (oscilloscopes, network analysers, etc)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.

Opportunities like this won't be around for a long, so if you are interested, please apply with an up-to-date CV, and contact information.

Job Title: Project Manager - Power Electronics (Space to Aerospace)

Location: Germany, Konstanz region

Company Overview:

Our client is a leading technology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced power electronics solutions. With a strong focus on innovation and cutting-edge technology, they serve a diverse range of industries, from space exploration to aerospace applications. Their commitment to excellence and continuous improvement drives them to deliver reliable and high-performance solutions to their customers worldwide.

Job Description:

They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager with a background in power electronics, particularly in the transition from space to aerospace applications. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects in the field of power electronics, with a strong understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of the aerospace industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Execution:
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of power electronics projects for aerospace applications, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues and ensure project success.

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, customers, and external partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand their requirements, address concerns, and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Communicate project status, updates, and milestones effectively to stakeholders, management, and project teams.

Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, designers, and technicians, to ensure the successful development and implementation of power electronics solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to review technical specifications, resolve technical challenges, and optimize design solutions for aerospace applications.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and quality management systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement quality assurance processes and procedures to uphold product reliability, safety, and performance standards by aerospace requirements.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes, methodologies, and tools, optimizing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify lessons learned from past projects and apply best practices to improve future project outcomes and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in project management within the power electronics industry, with a focus on aerospace applications.
• Strong technical background in power electronics design, development, and testing.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and quality management systems.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.

Join their dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of power electronics for aerospace applications. If you are passionate about innovation, technology, and delivering exceptional results, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Power Electronics Control and Firmware Engineer

Do you have a keen interest in pushing the boundaries of technology and want to work on next-generation technology, that will be launched into space? If so, this role might be for you!

We are seeking a Power Electronics Control and Firmware Engineer who will be responsible for hardware integration for low-power drives and lower than 2kW DC/DC converters and coding of the controller firmware using C/C++.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Detailed Design of communication interfaces and control algorithms
• validation of the Detailed Design by simulation, analysis and breadboarding
• Definition and Design of Test Set-Up / Test SW

To be considered for this Power Electronics Control and Firmware Engineer vacancy you will need a degree in electronics and electrical engineering and proven background in the following:

• Skills in digital control of SMPS and CAN, RS-485,-422,-232 Protocols
• Good understanding of power supplies, principles of DC-DC converters and experience working with instrumentation and lab equipment
• Experience with power processing electronics circuits, utilizing FPGAs and real-time microcontrollers (e.g., C2000).

If this role is of interest, then please apply with an up-to-date CV and contact information.