Contract Electronics Engineer
Posted Today by Redline Group Ltd
£60 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Summary: The Redline Group is seeking a Contract Electronics Engineer for a 9-12 month redesign project in Letchworth, Hertfordshire. The role involves leading an analogue redesign project following a legacy product's failure in EMC testing, requiring strong technical expertise and collaboration with various teams. The position is hybrid, with 1-2 days on-site each week and occasional travel to EMC test houses. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with environmental and EMC standards throughout the project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the redesign, troubleshooting, testing, and delivery of a compliant analogue solution.
- Manage EMC investigations and testing.
- Collaborate with in-house PCB and mechanical teams.
- Ensure the redesigned unit meets rigorous environmental and EMC standards.
Key Skills:
- Strong analogue electronics design background.
- Proven EMC experience (military/automotive standard preferred).
- Understanding of mechanical/environmental factors such as shock, vibration, and shielding.
- Eligibility for SC Clearance.
- Valid driving licence and ability to travel to EMC test houses (various UK locations).
Salary (Rate): £60/hour
City: Letchworth Garden City
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
The Redline Group is working in partnership with our client to assist them in searching for a Contract Electronics Engineer to support a 9-12 month redesign assignment, working on a hybrid basis with 1-2 days on-site each week in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, plus occasional travel to external EMC test houses. Our Letchworth, Hertfordshire based client develops specialist, high-reliability electronic technology used in demanding environments. They require an experienced Contract Electronics Engineer to take full ownership of a major analogue redesign project after a legacy product failed high-level EMC testing. The successful contractor will lead the redesign, troubleshooting, testing and delivery of a compliant solution.
You will be responsible for analogue circuit development, managing EMC investigations and testing, working with in-house PCB and mechanical teams, and ensuring the redesigned unit meets rigorous environmental and EMC standards.
Key Skills Required - Contract Electronics Engineer (Analogue / EMC):
- Strong analogue electronics design background
- Proven EMC experience (military/automotive standard preferred)
- Understanding of mechanical/environmental factors such as shock, vibration and shielding
- Must be eligible for SC Clearance
- Must hold a valid driving licence and be able to travel to EMC test houses (various UK locations)
As our client is considered exempt for IR35 purposes, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing IR35 status, should you wish to operate via your own PSC.
For more information or to apply for the Contract Electronics Engineer opportunity based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, please contact Maddie Ramsden - Email: (url removed), DDI: (phone number removed)