Principal Electronics Engineer Copello are working with a defence client who are looking for a Principal Electronics Engineer to develop and maintain complex defence systems and products. This includes a wide range of communication, navigation and identification products for use in demanding aerospace environments.In this role you would be expected to provide innovative solutions to challenging design and product sustainment activities. This covers the full development lifecycle from requirements capture, system level design, concept development, simulation, prototyping, optimisation and verification, through to production support and product sustainment. The role also includes line management of the Electronics design team, providing expert technical guidance and enabling the team’s professional development. Key responsibilities Design, develop and test innovative solutions for electronics, considering emerging technologies in product designsRequirements analysis, review and substantiation with customersDrive the test, characterisation and verification for prototype and product designs, ensuring qualification and requirements complianceCustomer and internal stakeholder-facing, representing the team and business unit, always acting like an owner with a bias for action.Drive new business through managing bids, developing concept designs, project-level estimation and generating technical proposalsLine manager, setting clear and measurable objectives, conducting annual appraisals, professional development plan reviews, and providing support and mentorship to developing EngineersQualifications and Experience A bachelor's degree or higher in Electronic and Electrical engineeringExperience of leading and growing high performing engineering teamsMinimum 3 years’ experience in RTL Design and Verification (preferably VHDL) in either a product-development or IP-development roleMinimum 3 years’ experience of ideally Xilinx Vivado/ISE or intel (Altera) QuartusPrime; or alternatively ASIC design experienceExperience of Timing constraints creation, analysis and closure both CPLD/FPGA on-chip and inter-deviceExperience of configuration management in a team environment (Git, svn, etc.)Knowledge of releasing firmware to ProductionExperience of deriving and capturing system level requirements from high level customer requirementsExperience of interfacing with hardware devices and peripheralsKnowledge of DO-254, DO-178 would be advantageousPlease note; you must be eligible for SC Clearance to be considered for this roleIf you feel you have the right skills and experience please apply now, or send your CV to emmaw@copello.co.uk and we will be in touch for a further conversation