Product Security Engineer

COMPANY PROFILE Location:                            Waterbeach, UK Department:                       Engineering Reports to:                         Engineering Manager  Type:                                   Full-time, Permanent   Company Profile Thermoteknix Systems Ltd, founded in 1982 and based in Cambridge, is a world leader in thermal imaging, night vision, and augmented reality systems. Our award-winning technologies are trusted by defence, security, and industrial customers in over 70 countries. With in-house R&D, cutting-edge innovation, and a global reputation for quality, we design and manufacture solutions that perform in the toughest environments. ABOUT YOU Role Overview The Junior Electronics Engineer will support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of electronic hardware used across Thermoteknix products. Working closely with senior electronics engineers and other members of the R&D team, the successful candidate will gain hands-on experience across the full product development lifecycle, from concept and prototype testing through to production support.   This role would suit a recent graduate, early-career engineer, or someone with practical electronics experience who is looking to develop their skills within a technically challenging engineering environment.   Key Responsibilities * Support the design and development of electronic circuits and assemblies for new and existing products. * Assist with schematic capture, component selection, design calculations, and technical documentation. * Support PCB design activities under the guidance of senior engineers. * Build, test, debug, and modify prototype electronic hardware. * Carry out board-level testing, fault finding, and verification activities. * Use electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analysers, and power supplies. * Assist with the integration of electronics with firmware, software, sensors, displays, power systems, and communication interfaces. * Support environmental, EMC, and compliance testing where required. * Help produce and maintain test procedures, design notes, bills of materials, and manufacturing documentation. * Work with production and test teams to investigate and resolve hardware issues. * Support component sourcing, alternative part reviews, and obsolescence investigations. * Participate in design reviews, project meetings, and technical discussions. * Maintain clear records of test results, design changes, and engineering investigations.   Required Skills & Experience * Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. * Good understanding of basic analogue and digital electronics. * Practical experience building, testing, or debugging electronic circuits. * Ability to read schematics and understand electronic circuit operation. * Experience using common electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and bench power supplies. * Basic understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, sensors, or communication interfaces. * Good problem-solving skills and a practical approach to engineering tasks. * Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn. * Good written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.   Desirable Skills & Experience * Experience with schematic capture or PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD, or similar. * Experience with prototype assembly, soldering, rework, or wiring. * Familiarity with communication interfaces such as SPI, I²C, UART, USB, Ethernet, CAN, MIPI, or LVDS. * Basic understanding of power supply design, battery-powered products, or low-power electronics. * Exposure to embedded C, Python, firmware development, or FPGA-based systems. * Interest in imaging systems, thermal cameras, night vision, displays, augmented reality, or electro-optical products. * Understanding of EMC, environmental testing, or design for manufacture. * Previous experience in a commercial, industrial, defence, aerospace, scientific, or high-technology engineering environment.   Personal Attributes * Practical, hands-on, and comfortable working with real hardware. * Strong problem-solving mindset with good attention to detail. * Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team. * Comfortable working in a fast-moving engineering environment with changing priorities. * Curious, technically driven, and keen to develop new skills. * Takes ownership of tasks and follows through to completion. * Able to balance innovation with manufacturability, reliability, and commercial requirements. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for our roles. WHY US? * Opportunity to work on advanced thermal imaging, night vision, and augmented reality systems. * Involvement in the full product development lifecycle from concept to production. * A varied and technically challenging role within a specialist UK engineering company. * Training and career development opportunities. * Competitive salary and benefits package.

COMPANY PROFILE Location:                         Waterbeach, UK Department:                    Engineering (NPI) Reports to:                      Production Engineering Manager Type:                                Full-time, Permanent   Thermoteknix Systems Ltd, founded in 1982 and based in Cambridge, is a world leader in thermal imaging, night vision, and augmented reality systems. Our award-winning technologies are trusted by defence, security, and industrial customers in over 70 countries. With in-house R&D, cutting-edge innovation, and a global reputation for quality, we design and manufacture solutions that perform in the toughest environments.   Due to increasing market opportunities and an ever-growing product range, Thermoteknix is expanding its Engineering capacity by creating a New Product Introduction (NPI) team within R&D. ABOUT YOU As a member of the new NPI team, you will be responsible for leading the electronics aspects of transitioning products from development into scalable repeatable manufacturing. You will work closely with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams, as well as drawing on your existing electronics and PCB assembly manufacturing knowledge to ensure products are designed and validated for efficient production, assembly, and test.   Additionally, you will contribute to the enhancement of existing electronics used for product testing to boost production test speed and ensure that products are thoroughly tested and validated.    Key Responsibilities   * Work closely with R&D to ensure new PCB assemblies are designed for simple and reliable manufacture, using DFMEA early in the design process to identify and mitigate potential electronics design risks * Identify design improvements to enhance manufacturability and production efficiency * Communicate with PCB manufacturers to understand their capabilities and constraints * Support electronic design workstreams within NPI projects, ensuring readiness for build and scale, and supporting the transition of products through to customer delivery * Define inspection and test strategies for PCB and electronic assemblies during product development, collaborating with R&D to maximise test coverage throughout the NPI process * Collaborate with manufacturing team to define and document product test instructions, and production workflows to establish repeatable manufacturing and testing *  Lead the development of automated test equipment for comprehensive testing and calibration of PCB assemblies and products, In collaboration with R&D, mechanical, and software engineers * Take a hands-on approach during NPI builds, supporting root cause investigation and resolution of electrical programming, configuration, and test issues within the ECN framework, and supporting non-conformance investigations with the quality team * Drive improvements in manufacturing readiness by identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline electronic test processes and reduce build time * Contribute to the development of the new NPI team’s standards and processes      Required Skills & Experience * Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline * Proven electronics design experience with the aid of PCB CAD tools (e.g. Altium) * Strong understanding of DFM/DFA/DFT * Experience supporting products through prototype to production transition for low to medium volume products * Strong understanding of PCB assembly, electronic integration, and production test methods  * Experience creating technical documentation and releasing into a controlled change management system  * Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced engineering environment     Desirable Skills & Experience * Experience of complex designs including microcontrollers, analogue circuits and power supplies * Knowledge of video standards and USB * Understanding of software for automation (C#, C++, LabView) * Experience supporting NPI from prototype through to volume manufacture * Experience designing products to military standards * Understanding of engineering change control and quality systems (ISO9001) * Experience working in controlled cleanroom environments     Personal Attributes * Hands-on, proactive, and solution-focused mindset * Strong communication skills with engineering and production stakeholders * Comfortable working between design and manufacturing environments * Driven to improve processes and deliver manufacturing excellence * Adaptable and motivated to help shape a new team and function  Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. WHY US? * Opportunity to join and shape a newly formed Production Engineering team. * A key role bridging cutting-edge R&D and real-world manufacturing. * Collaborative environment working on advanced thermal imaging technologies. * Career development and growth within a high-technology engineering organisation. * Training and career development opportunities. * Competitive salary and benefits package.