Electronics Engineer

3 days ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom CleanTech Talent Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year


The Company
A technology innovator developing advanced satellite platforms and mission-ready hardware. Youll join a multidisciplinary team pushing the boundaries of spacecraft performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

The Role
As an Electronics Engineer, youll take ownership of designing and integrating custom electronics that power next-generation satellites. Youll work across the full lifecycle from early concepts and architecture through to board bring-up, validation, and preparing hardware for launch.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical design for spacecraft subsystems, from requirements capture to detailed schematics
  • Select and evaluate components, including sensors, radios, power systems, and high-speed digital devices
  • Create PCB layouts (Altium) with strong DFM and reliability considerations
  • Design power supplies, monitoring circuits, and high-speed digital interfaces
  • Perform circuit simulations, worst-case analysis, and signal/power integrity reviews
  • Support board bring-up, debugging, hardware validation, and environmental test campaigns
  • Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration

Experience & Skills

  • Solid understanding of analogue and digital electronics
  • Hands-on PCB design experience (rigid, flex, rigid-flex)
  • Familiarity with FPGA-based systems and high-speed digital design principles
  • Experience with communication protocols: I2C, SPI, CAN, UART, USB, RS485/422, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.
  • Strong debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, VNAs, and similar equipment
  • Nice-to-have: space-grade standards, SI/PI tools (e.g., HyperLynx), FPGA coding (VHDL/Verilog), embedded/DSP experience, EMI/EMC-conscious design

Whats on Offer

  • The chance to work on real spacecraft hardware with direct mission impact
  • Hybrid working environment with modern lab facilities
  • Career growth, technical ownership, and involvement in cutting-edge space engineering
  • Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package

Whats Next?
Please apply with your CV, or reach out directly to Daniel Salway or Jim Merryfield at CleanTech Talent for a confidential discussion.

CleanTech Talent is acting as the exclusive hiring partner for this role.


  • Electronics Test Technician

    7 hours ago

    Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Redline Group - Specialist Recruitment for Technology & Electronics Companies Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

    Are you looking for an Electronics Test Technician role based in Glasgow?My client is looking for a handful of enthusiastic, inquisitive, and determined individuals who are looking for a challenging and fulfilling career to join our Repair team.As part of a world-leading aerospace technology business is expanding its repair facility in Glasgow, you will be...

  • Electronics Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Clyde Space Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

    About this role:We are looking for a full-time, experienced electronics engineer with good insights in product development to join our Glasgow team in Scotland.As we expand and improve our line of satellite sub-system capabilities at AAC Clyde Space, we are looking for creative, driven, and enthusiastic electronics engineer to join our team. You will assist...

  • Senior Electronic Design Engineer

    5 days ago

    Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Premier Group Full time £50,000 - £80,000 per year

    Electronics Engineer or Senior Electronics EngineerSalary:£50,000–£80, –12% bonusHybrid Working:near Glasgow 2–3 days from homeWe're looking for anElectronics Engineerto join our growing team. This isn't just about schematics and PCBs (though you'll get plenty of those) — it's about shaping products that make a real difference, collaborating with...

  • Electronics Engineer

    7 days ago

    Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Spire Full time £60,000 - £100,000 per year

    As a Spacecraft Electronics Engineer, you will be designing and integrating custom components for our next-generation satellite platform.This includes the design of PCBAs; the selection, evaluation, and integration of various off-the-shelf components and custom sensors, radios, and power systems; making last-minute fixes; working with third-party...

  • Senior Electronics Engineer

    6 days ago

    Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Spire Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

    As a Senior Spacecraft Electronics Engineer, you will be designing and integrating custom components for our next-generation satellite platform.This includes the design of PCBAs; the selection, evaluation, and integration of various off-the-shelf components and custom sensors, radios, and power systems; making last-minute fixes; working with third-party...

  • Controls and Electronics Engineer

    7 days ago

    Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Peak Scientific Full time

    We're Hiring: Control and Electronics EngineerLocation: Port GlasgowWork Pattern: Full time/Permanent/Hybrid work pattern 4/1Peak Scientific values are structured around our colleagues, our customers and our service, and while our approach and atmosphere within the business is fun, friendly and informal, our priority is always on delivering successful...

  • Power Electronics Engineer

    1 week ago

    Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Premier Group Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

    Role: Mid-level/Senior Power Electronics EngineerLocation: GlasgowSalary: £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experienceBenefits: 25 days holidays, Performance-related bonus up 10%, Income protection insuranceMain skills we are searching for:Proficient in power electronics designSome experience with schematic design and PCB LayoutExperience working with...

  • electronics engineer – glasgow

    2 weeks ago

    Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom AAC Clyde Space Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

    About This RoleWe are looking for a full-time, experienced electronics engineer with good insights in product development to join our Glasgow team in Scotland.As we expand and improve our line of satellite sub-system capabilities at AAC Clyde Space, we are looking for creative, driven, and enthusiastic electronics engineer to join our team. You will assist...

  • Control and Electronics Engineer

    4 days ago

    Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Peak Scientific Full time £45,000 - £75,000 per year

    We're Hiring: Control and Electronics EngineerLocation:Port GlasgowWork Pattern:Full time/Permanent/Hybrid work pattern 4/1Established nearly 30 years ago, Peak Scientific is a leading innovator in the design, manufacture and support of high-performance gas generators for analytical laboratories, with direct operations in every continent around the world....

  • Lead Electronics Design Engineer

    6 days ago

    Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Solutions Driven Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

    A leading provider of innovative laser systems to help people in various global markets, including but not limited to renewables, microelectronics, research, life science, automotive, and medicine.We seek an experienced Senior / Lead Electronics Design Engineer to join us at our Scotland site.This role will work as part of the product development team and be...