Senior Electronics Engineer - Embedded Systems

About the role

Frankenburg is looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer specializing in embedded systems to support hardware development across the full product lifecycle. You will work on specification, design, prototyping, testing and integration, collaborating closely with engineering, production and supply chain teams. The company builds next-generation defence missile systems and designs, verifies and demonstrates advanced embedded hardware for defence systems.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic circuits and high-quality PCB layouts for embedded systems in line with defence and industry standards.
• Specify and qualify components for defence applications, ensuring reliable operation under harsh environmental conditions.
• Develop engineering prototypes and support iterative testing, troubleshooting and hardware validation.
• Collaborate on hardware-software co-design, define robust interfaces and support firmware integration and verification.
• Produce design specifications, BOMs, test plans and verification evidence for qualification and regulatory compliance.
• Support procurement and oversee the transition from prototype to full-scale manufacturing.
• Drive continuous improvement of performance, robustness, reliability and manufacturability.

Required profile

• Technical degree or diploma in electronics engineering, computer engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience designing and developing embedded electronic hardware, including complex circuits and PCB-based systems.
• Strong electronic design and development skills, including schematic capture, PCB layout, circuit simulation, testing and debugging, and accurate technical documentation.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset, strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Alignment with the mission of building affordable, mass-manufacturable defence technologies.
• Willingness to undergo a background check as a condition of employment.