Electronics Systems Engineer (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-09-23



Country:

United Kingdom



Location:

Plymouth, Plymouth



Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. With extensive capabilities, a comprehensive portfolio and broad expertise, we solve some of our customers’ toughest challenges and help meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We are currently seeking a Senior Electronics Systems Engineer to join our team in Plymouth or Bristol, UK (Hybrid).

Collins Aerospace was selected as a UK supplier with a demonstrated capability to develop and manufacture navigation-grade Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) for use in future complex weapons systems as part of the UK’s Weapons Sector Research Framework (WSRF).

Our IMUs combine proprietary MEMS sensors, ASICs, FPGAs, embedded software and unique architectures, housed within bespoke mechanical fixtures designed to withstand extreme environmental conditions.

This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled electronics team working on the design and development of high-performance, world-class IMUs and MEMS sensor technologies.

As a Senior Electronics Systems Engineer, you will apply your expertise in mixed-signal electronic design and system-level integration to support the development of complex, high-performance products.

• A minimum 2:1 Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• A strong theoretical understanding of analogue electronics.
• Experience integrating sensitive analogue circuitry with high-speed digital devices such as FPGAs, DSPs and microprocessors.
• Experience designing precision circuitry, including op-amps, DACs, ADCs and voltage references.
• An understanding of control theory and open and closed-loop systems.
• Experience using E-CAD systems for schematic capture, PCB layout and circuit/PCB simulation.
• Xpedition, HyperLynx, LTSpice/AMS or similar tools.
• VHDL/Verilog architectural design, coding and simulation, particularly with Xilinx or Microchip technologies, including SoC.
• Embedded C/C++ for integration and problem solving.
• MEMS sensor technology.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger, with a team whose impact stretches across the world, and beyond?

At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.

Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Note: The successful candidate must hold an active or be willing and eligible to obtain SC level security clearance. Project access restrictions may also apply to some nationalities.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.