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Stirling Dynamics

Jan 9

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Software Engineering
    Engineering
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You should hold a related degree, have hardware design experience, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001. Familiarity with Altium, motor drives, and testing is essential.
  • You will design, test, and iterate electronics for aerospace, collaborate with teams, select components, prepare documentation, track milestones, and support hardware manufacturing.

Requirements

  • Candidates will ideally be degree qualified, in a related discipline
  • Ideally a registered Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership
  • Comfortable with defining and/or working with detailed hardware requirements
  • Competent at schematic entry and architecture definition
  • A proven track record of problem solving
  • Systematic and methodical approach
  • Conscientious
  • Thrives in an empowered culture
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player
  • Defined or influenced company standards for hardware development process
  • Initiate process improvement and change management
  • Proven experience of taking electronic products into production
  • Hands on experience of test and measurement equipment
  • Conducts design reviews, both giving and receiving feedback
  • Worked to AS9100 or ISO9001 QMS
  • Worked with Agile and/or Scrum environments
  • Experience in a regulated industry (desirable)
  • Motor drives
  • Analogue sensor interfaces
  • SMPS design
  • Failure protection circuits
  • DFM - strong understanding of PCB manufacturing
  • DFT - experience of EMC, RoHS and environmental testing
  • Altium
  • LTSpice
  • Git, Jira & Confluence

Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for producing electronics designs for high quality aerospace products
  • They will take products through the full lifecycle from requirements to production and customer delivery
  • Develop and simulate analogue and digital circuits for aerospace applications
  • Select electronic components based on specifications, availability, cost, and reliability
  • Test prototypes, perform debugging and iterate on designs
  • Prepare technical documentation in accordance with engineering processes and project needs
  • Participate in design reviews
  • Track project milestones, coordinate tasks with team members, and report progress to stakeholders
  • Collaborate with cross-discipline engineering teams
  • Provide technical support for hardware manufacturing
  • The level and scope of responsibilities will be dependent on the successful candidates' knowledge and experience

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support remote work in a hybrid format.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this position is £45,000 - £65,000+, depending on experience.

What are the main responsibilities of the role?

The main responsibilities include producing electronics designs for aerospace products, taking products through the full lifecycle, developing and simulating circuits, testing prototypes, preparing technical documentation, participating in design reviews, and collaborating with cross-discipline engineering teams.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should ideally have a degree in a related discipline and preferably be a registered Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership.

What essential skills are needed for this role?

Essential skills include comfort in defining hardware requirements, competency in schematic entry and architecture definition, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

What specific technical experience is desirable?

Desirable experience includes working with motor drives, analogue sensor interfaces, SMPS design, failure protection circuits, PCB manufacturing, EMC, RoHS and environmental testing, and hands-on experience with test and measurement equipment.

Are there any specific toolsets that the candidate should be familiar with?

Yes, candidates should be familiar with toolsets such as Altium, LTSpice, Git, Jira, and Confluence.

What kind of working practices will be expected?

Candidates should have experience conducting design reviews, working to AS9100 or ISO9001 QMS, and familiarity with Agile and/or Scrum environments.

Is experience in a regulated industry desirable for this position?

Yes, experience in a regulated industry is desirable.

What opportunities are there for professional development within the company?

The company supports professional development, including opportunities to work towards Chartership and initiatives for process improvement and change management.

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Stirling Dynamics

Engineering excellence and innovation fuelled by people with passion.

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
51-200
Employees
1987
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Stirling Dynamics is an advanced engineering company located in the UK and Germany that provides high-end engineering products and services. Our strength is not only in providing world-leading technical expertise but also in our ability to work collaboratively with customers to build strong relationships with a focus on open communication and transparency. With over three decades of experience and as part of the Expleo Group, we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge on multiple aircraft and marine platforms, delivered to both civil and military programmes around the globe. Trading since 1987, we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge on over 70 different aircraft types and multiple marine platforms, delivered to both civil and military programmes around the globe. Furthermore, we are approved to the global aerospace quality standard AS9100 and a member of the ITAR Approved Community. Exports make up over 70% of our business and our teams support clients in North America, Western Europe, and the Asia Pacific. We respect the differences in international cultures and recognise that every organisation has their own preferred way of working. Our flexible contracting models, coupled with cultural awareness, ensure that customer satisfaction is achieved throughout the project lifecycle. Stirling Dynamics was acquired by Expleo in 2018. Expleo is a world-class partner in engineering, quality and digital solutions for clients operating in the aerospace, automotive, defence, financial services, industrial, and transportation sectors. With around 15,000 employees in more than 30 countries, Expleo has the cutting-edge technical know-how and proven expertise in complex and critical systems. In 2020, Expleo achieved a turnover of around 1.1 billion euros.