Senior Analogue Electronics Engineer

SPX Radiodetection is a world leader in the design and development of test equipment used by utility companies, to help install, protect, and maintain their infrastructure networks. With a truly global presence and a team of dedicated experts, we are at the forefront of detection technology.

This is an opportunity to help shape the direction of the next generation of underground location products as we move into an exciting phase of hardware development as this role will focus on new product development.

This role sits within the Product Development team within the engineering function. You will be responsible for delivering the technology and product roadmap as well as executing new and exciting research to feed into the upcoming portfolio of projects.

The technology landscape is continuously evolving, and the team needs to be aware of industry changes, new devices coming to market and updates to regulatory and compliance. This ensures that the technology and product roadmaps are aligned, and that technical research is executed to increase maturity and decrease product development risk.

About the Senior Analogue Electronics Engineer:

For this role you will need to be capable of leading and owning work packages from inception through to completion. You will have the opportunity to take accountability for the product, ensuring excellent quality that meets the necessary business requirements.

As part of the role, you will provide a technical interface to the product management team, developing concepts and ideas in-line with the various product roadmaps, driving the correct technology and maturity into the overall product design.

The position requires application of analogue electronics engineering knowledge in planning, leading and executing design tasks having scope for independent accomplishment and co-ordination of assignments. You will develop technical solutions to problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

Requirements for the Senior Analogue Electronics Engineer:

The ideal candidate will be qualified with an engineering degree, or equivalent, in Electronic Engineering or similar. You will be a very skilled, all-round electronics designer, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to demonstrate a strong working knowledge in the following areas:

* Analogue design

- Design and characterization of low noise, analogue receiver front end amplifiers

- Discrete transistor circuit design

- Power amplifiers up to 200kHz 1W – 150W, Class B & Class D

* Switch Mode PSUs, including:

- Very low noise/EMI, high efficiency, low power

- Magnetics

* Design to meet EMC, Radio, and Safety regulations

* Schematic capture & circuit simulation

* Extensive experience in product development

Additional/Advantageous Knowledge and Experience

* Processor interfacing - USB, I2C, SPI, RS232/485

* Digital Signal Processing

* Mathematical modelling with appropriate tools (e.g. MatLab, MathCAD)

* Magnetics e.g. induction mode transmitter/receivers, field theory, ferrites/materials

* Design to meet Safety standards (e.g. EN60950, EN61010)

* Techniques for Built-In Self-Test (BIST)

* Magnetic induction mode signal acquisition

* Understanding of ADC and DAC types, usage, and design

* High resolution/dynamic range, real-time analogue/digital conversion

* Single/multi-cell battery powered

* Battery chargers

* Type approval testing

* PCB layout

* Ability to lead technical teams

Why work for Radiodetection:

As an organisation we pride ourselves in our family friendly policies. We want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a homeworking policy, which allows for a combination of home and office-based working. In this you position you would be able to work remotely for three days per week with the other two being on site in Bristol, all with flexible start and finish times.

As a permanent employee of you will have access to a range of benefits alongside your salary. You will get 25 days paid holiday outside of the bank holidays and the ability to buy a further 3 days, a pension scheme with employer contributions, options for private medical cover for you and your family, life assurance policy of 4 times your annual salary, cycle to work scheme, free parking, and an annual bonus