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Job Title: Electronics Specialist Defence Systems Location: Flexible Based at any Morson Projects site (Manchester, Bristol, or Belfast) with travel to client sites as required Salary: 80,00090,000 depending on experience Division: Systems Function Defence Sector Reports to: Technical Lead / Head of Systems Engineering About the Role: Morson Projects is expanding its Systems Function to support a growing portfolio of high-profile defence programmes.Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.We are seeking a highly skilled Electronics Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team delivering advanced solutions to major defence clients, including work on Fast Jet platforms, UAVs, Ground Systems, and Electronic Warfare.This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business unit working directly with defence primes and shaping the future of mission-critical systems.Key Responsibilities: Lead or support the design, development, and verification of electronic systems for cutting-edge defence applications Apply expertise across DO-254 development processes and safety-critical electronics Design and review digital, analogue, and mixed-signal circuits, including power electronics and signal conditioning Develop and validate designs using FPGAs, SoCs, and associated toolchains Perform printed circuit board (PCB) design and layout in accordance with defence and industry standards Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Morson Projects and partner organisations Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers Support project delivery from concept through to qualification and production handover Essential Skills & Experience: Extensive experience in the design and development of electronics for defence platforms Proven track record working in domains such as Fast Jet, UAVs, Electronic Warfare, or Ground Defence Systems Strong knowledge of DO-254 and safety-critical development standards Proficiency in digital and analogue circuit design, with experience in mixed-signal systems Expertise in FPGA and SoC technologies, including development using VHDL/Verilog Experience with PCB design tools and processes Familiarity with power electronics and EMC/EMI considerations Ability to work across multiple programmes and adapt to shifting client priorities Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable: Experience with secure or classified systems Active or eligible for UK security clearance (SC or DV preferred) Knowledge of RF or microwave system design Prior experience working with defence primes or within MOD programmes Why Join Morson Projects? Be part of a rapidly growing team delivering industry-leading systems solutions Work on high-impact defence programmes that make a difference Flexible base location and hybrid working arrangements Competitive salary and benefits package Long-term career growth with support from engineering leaders