Electronics Design Engineer

Electronics Design Engineer

Location: Cumbria, UK

Company: Oxley Group

About Us:

Oxley Group is a world-class provider of advanced solutions for the defence and aerospace industries, serving a global customer base.

Specialists in LED lighting, night vision, EMI filters and electronic components, Oxley offers comprehensive design, manufacturing, and testing facilities within the company’s UK manufacturing centre and through Oxley Inc in the US. The team works across the globe on world leading technology, including projects for Boeing, BAE Systems, Saab, Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics.

Oxley is the winner of multiple awards including the prestigious Manufacturer of the Year, Exporter of the Year, Aerospace Electronics Design Award, Best Community Involvement and the Make UK Award for Developing Future Talent.

Located in one of the most beautiful and scenic parts of the country, Oxley is based on the edge of the renowned Lake District in Ulverston, Cumbria.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary
• 4-day working week
• Generous holiday allowance plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working, flexible arrangements for relevant roles
• Group bonus scheme
• BUPA healthcare
• Life Assurance scheme
• Employee retail discounts and wellbeing centre
• Group pension scheme
• Professional development opportunities (Apprenticeship & Graduate programmes, further education training programmes, mentorship, career progression)
• Free onsite parking
• Electric vehicle charge points
• Additional leave for cadets, reservists, and cadet force adult volunteers

Role Summary:

As an Electronics Engineer, you will proactively contribute to business objectives by delivering practical, innovative, and cost-effective hardware and firmware design solutions. Your focus will be on lighting systems based on LED technology, data capture products, and specialist electronic components used mainly in military environments (land, sea or air). Design work on other electronic components may also be undertaken.

Qualifications Required/Essential Skills:

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or a similar subject
• At least 5 years Hardware design experience within a relevant industry. A broad range of experience but ideally with strong all round electronic design and software/firmware skills
• Strong knowledge of Analogue and Digital Design including microprocessors/microcontrollers, programmable logic, embedded firmware/software, SMPS design, PCB design and design for EMC, Schematic capture

Duties and Responsibilities (not exhaustive):

• Primarily working on hardware design but may also work on firmware/software or work with dedicated software engineers. Involved in new design projects as well as support to existing production and other areas of the company.
• Create designs which involve electronic control of the electrical, optical and thermal performance of LED lighting systems.
• Prepares and presents electronic designs to other members of the design team and project stakeholders at design reviews.
• Documents design work and prepares reports, ensuring design files and information are kept up to date and stored in accordance with company procedures.

Desirable Skills:

• Firmware development in C
• Some knowledge of design for Military/Avionics applications including EMI/EMC specifications
• Altium designer knowledge

Oxley Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us in shaping the future of the manufacturing industry where your skills make a difference!

How to Apply:

If you’re excited about this role and think you would be a great fit for our team, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you’re interested in joining the Oxley team to recruitment@oxleygroup.com.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexi time
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Experience:

Electronics Engineering: 2 years (required)