Electronics Engineer

Hitchin, Hertfordshire

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Furthermore, here at FFE we value our employees giving them the freedom to be creative and innovative. Having a great team spirit and people that are proud to work for a company that saves lives, our teams see the direct impact of their efforts in the daily operations.

Position: Electronics Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum
Hours: 1 FTE, 39 hours per week
Reporting to: Head of Hardware Delivery

Job Category: Technical

Job Type: Full Time Permanent

Job Location: Cambridge

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Produce circuit simulations, schematic design, circuit layout, prototyping, and bench testing
  • DFT, DFX, test coverage analysis, test fixture specifications
  • Produce engineering reports and instructions
  • Design Verification and Validation
  • Contribute to product specifications, architecture, teardowns and cost optimisation initiatives
  • Build prototypes, proof of concept models, board bring-up, test, and documentation
  • Provide technical support to our Compliance team
  • Conduct analyses on faulty products and report findings
  • Interpret schematics and datasheets for the wider team
  • Support colleagues as required to assist the engineering team in meeting its objectives
  • Other related duties as required

Skills & Experience:

  • Degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related field with at least three years of experience in a demanding commercial environment.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of electronics, with hands-on experience.
  • Understanding of multidisciplinary product development and associated processes.
  • Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment would be advantageous.
  • Capable of working independently when required.
  • Exposure to regulated environments, ATEX, or Intrinsic Safety would be advantageous.

Behaviours:

  • Proactive approach to working, driven and self-disciplined
  • Collaborative and team player
  • Adaptable with a positive attitude, while being meticulous and detail-oriented
  • Practical and hands-on

Applicants must be resident and entitled to work in the UK.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us.

A little bit about FFE

How many lives have you saved today? FFE Ltd is a specialist fire detector manufacturer and is one of the world's largest manufacturers of optical beam smoke detectors and flame detectors. FFE is part of the Halma plc group, a UK based global FTSE 100 company. Fireray beam detectors offer a cost-effective method of protecting wide areas against fire. Examples include museums, warehouses, atria, sports stadiums, gyms, theatres etc. Talentum flame detectors detect across a wide spectrum making it an obvious choice for most flame detection applications. FFE aviation extinguishers are present on over half the world's commercial flights.

Date Posted: 25 April 2025
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