Electronics Engineer (Defence/Mining)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Thurso · posted 20 August 2026
Location
Thurso, Scotland
Category
Engineering
Overview
Electronics Engineer (Defence/Mining) – Thurso (100% Office Based, 5 days a week).
Design advanced battery systems for defence, aerospace, security and renewable‑energy sectors while enjoying the Scottish Highlands lifestyle. The role involves building high‑performance electronic solutions for blue‑chip customers across critical industries.
Benefits
- Up to £70,000
- Training & Development
- Early Friday Finish (Friday 8:00am – 12:30pm)
- 25 Days Holiday
- Pension
- Relocation Opportunity
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and validate advanced electronic systems focussed on battery management systems (BMS).
- Develop analogue, digital and power electronic circuits and systems.
- Produce schematic designs and PCB layouts using industry‑standard CAD software.
- Support prototype builds, testing, validation and debugging activities.
- Collaborate with software, mechanical and manufacturing engineers across the full product lifecycle.
Qualifications
- Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience in electronic design, PCB layout and embedded systems.
- Proficiency with CAD packages such as Altium, KiCad or similar.
- Knowledge of battery management systems, power electronics, EMC/EMI or embedded C/C++.
- Experience in analogue and digital circuit design is highly desirable.
Working Hours & Location
Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am – 12:30pm (Early Friday Finish). Located in Thurso, Scotland.
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