Information Security

Electronics Engineer – Security Clearance

Newton Colmore Consulting

Cambridge · Cambridgeshire · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will develop advanced electronic systems that support the UK’s safety and resilience. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary team on concepts that progress to working prototypes, covering the full development cycle from understanding requirements to delivery. You’ll join a high‑growth, collaborative environment focused on defensive innovation with long‑term career potential in high‑end R&D. A strong academic foundation and the ability to obtain security clearance are highly valued.

Pay / Benefits
  • comprehensive benefits package
  • relocation support
  • well‑equipped campus environment
  • active social groups and activities
Responsibilities
  • Hardware design, schematic capture and PCB layout
  • Board bring‑up and testing
  • Embedded development exposure
  • FPGA work, DSP, signal processing, RF or high‑speed design
  • Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to translate complex requirements into practical solutions
  • Guide projects from idea to prototype and final delivery
  • Documentation and compliance throughout development cycle
Key requirements
  • Strong academic background
  • Experience developing complex electronic systems
  • Comfort with hardware design, schematic capture, PCB layout, board bring‑up and testing
  • Exposure to embedded development, FPGA, DSP, signal processing, high‑speed or RF design or communications protocols
  • Sound engineering judgement and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
  • Ideally: existing security clearance or ability to obtain clearance
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn
  • Ability to share knowledge and contribute to team development
  • Hardware design
  • Schematic capture
  • PCB layout

Reference: WJ-747_31162498

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