Systems Design Engineer

Company Overview

At TT Electronics, you will meet dedicated people who believe that advanced electronics is the key to a brighter, smarter future.  Whether it’s advanced flight controls, smart surgical tools, intelligent vehicle charging or seamless automation everywhere, advancements like this come from the minds of passionate, creative people – working to a common goal, watching out for each other, and caring about making a difference in the lives of people all over the world. 

Our Barnstaple facility is located in North Devon. Founded in 1948, the site now employs approximately 160 employees and features the Aero Stanrew brand of electromagnetic components, printed-circuit board assemblies, cabinet wiring and electronic test equipment for safety critical applications in aerospace and defence, industrial and transportation industries.

Here, employee engagement is centre stage; we’re focussed on our employees and making TT a great place to work. To benefit from the expertise of our colleagues, fantastic learning opportunities, and a collaborative working environment, all of our roles are site based.

We continue to invest and improve the site’s facilities, regularly get involved in fundraising for local charities, have an active social club, and enjoy a 4-day working week. 

In addition to adopting a great working atmosphere, we are also pleased to offer the following benefits: 

• 195 hours annual leave + Bank Holidays 
• Performance related Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Company share-save scheme (eligible after a qualifying period)
• Health Cash Plan
• Free Onsite Parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Life assurance
• Fresh fruit and hot drinks
• Cycle to work scheme
• 4-day working week, Monday to Thursday, 7.15am to 5.30pm

TT Electronics are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

TT Electronics, Barnstaple, is currently hiring for a Systems Design Engineer to join the Design Engineering Team, supporting Cradle To Grave Product Design Processes.

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Analysis of customer supplied documentation for requirements capture
• Production of Design Documentation for initial Systems Requirements Reviews including:Design SpecificationSystem architectural diagrams
• Support of proposals and cost estimates, in collaboration with all appropriate functions within the business.
• Generation of Bills of Materials within the company ERP.
• Production of Design Proving and Compliance Documentation including:Factory Acceptance Test DocumentDesign Proving Documentation
• Support of Environmental and EMC Design Proving and Qualification at Test Houses (may include an element of domestic travel)
• Compilation of final Compliance Matrix and Qualification Test Reports

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

What We Look For:

• A Bachelors degree in a technical discipline, although an HND (or similar) with equivalent experience may be considered
• Demonstrated experience in system engineering of small to medium sized development projects
• Familiarisation of core project management administration skills (gantt charts, etc)
• Knowledge of Solidworks 3-D Mechanical Design Tool and ALTIUM PCB Design Tool
• Solid, demonstrable experience in the system engineering management of complex multi-discipline design projects

Please be aware that many roles at TT Electronics are subject to both security and export control restrictions which means that limitations relating to nationality may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). TT Electronics is unable to sponsor work visas for this role. 

We hold Health and Safety in the highest regard at TT, with the Wellbeing of our employees our top priority. Any successful candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Screening.

Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Whilst we offer a 4-day working week, we are happy to consider other flexible working requests. Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. You can do this by emailing [email protected]  

If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.  

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