Senior Electronics Engineer
OpenWorks EngineeringSunderland, England, United Kingdom
Posted February 12, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
OpenWorks is a rapidly growing company operating globally with a passion for exceptional engineering and building on a legacy of defence innovation in the North East of England.
Job Description
We're looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to design and develop advanced electro-optical systems used in Air Defence, cUAS and Surveillance and Target Tracking applications.
Requirements
- Degree-qualified in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- PCB Expertise in hands-on PCB design and prototyping
- Hardware Design experience with schematic capture, system diagrams, hardware debugging, and designing with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in mind
- High-Speed Interfaces experience with SPI, I2C, UART, and high-speed data transmission via Ethernet, USB, or similar protocols
- Production-Ready Systems experience delivering electronics into production
- Technical Mentoring & Guidance ability to provide support and review work of junior engineers
- Technical Curiosity with practical electronics knowledge
- Attention to Detail with a disciplined engineering approach and commitment to quality
- Collaboration with clear communication and ability to thrive in multidisciplinary teams
- Adaptability with a fast-paced environment and multiple concurrent projects
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package
- 25 days holiday + public holidays
- Free breakfast and freshly cooked lunches
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Paid team socials
- Pension plan with employer-matched contributions
