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Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

Are you a highly skilled Electronics Development Engineer with proven expertise in fault finding down to component level? Do you have a passion for product development and innovation? Join our expanding team at Smiths Detection and be part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you’ll contribute to the entire product lifecycle – from concept through to production support.

As an Electronics Development Engineer, you will be a key player in supporting the development of high-quality, in-demand products sold into regulated environments. You will assist design engineers, support the build and test of concept designs, and ensure successful project delivery across multiple projects.

Due to the sensitive nature of the projects you will be working on, we can only consider applicants that will be eligible to obtain UK SC Clearance. 

About you:

• Fault Finding & Diagnostics: Demonstrate your 5+ years of fault-finding experience at the component level in the development and testing of cutting-edge electronic products.
• Product Development: Support the full product lifecycle, from new product development to updates and retirement.
• Testing & Verification: Conduct verification tests to ensure compliance with technical specifications.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to drive project success.
• Documentation & Support: Develop test procedures, document results, and support technical product design throughout its life cycle.
• Continuous Improvement: Optimize design concepts for cost-effectiveness and apply lean principles to improve processes.

Qualifications

• HNC/ONC Qualification or Equivalent: A solid educational background in Electronics.

Additional Information

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)