R&D Manager

Are you an experienced Electronic Engineer looking to take a step up into a management role? We are supporting an exciting Norfolk based business looking for someone to do just that and take the lead on all R&D activities. The business develops high end electronic systems to support scientific and space research organisations. They have clear plans for further growth and significant NPD investment.

 You will be overseeing a multi-disciplinary team of 6 engineers while also contributing to the design process. Confident in your knowledge of the latest technologies, specifically high speed digital design, you will be a clear communicator with excellent project management skills. This is an excellent opportunity to make your mark in a growing business with ambitious plans for future development.

Knowledge required:

• Hardware design
• Analogue design and development methodologies
• High-speed digital design and development methodologies
• Schematic capture and PCB layout tools
• Debugging hardware using oscilloscopes and other tools
• FPGA and microprocessor circuits
• Microcontroller firmware writing and debugging
• Hands on experience in PCB population and familiar with soldering techniques

Applicants will be required to hold a degree (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering with significant practical experience. Full job description available on request.