Senior Electronics Engineer

NKT Photonics is looking for an experienced Senior Electronics Engineer. This role is responsible for the design, development, prototyping and manufacture of control electronics containing embedded software / firmware for laser systems and associated equipment for the Aerospace & Defence (A&D) group.

Key responsibilities • Working closely with optical and mechanical engineers on forming new laser system design concepts and taking ownership of the electronics design throughout the lifecycle of our products. • Hardware design, both digital and analogue, from concept through to manufacture and test. • Developing embedded software / firmware for laser control electronics • Development of safety interlock circuits • Requirements capture and documentation for both hardware and software • PCB layout and design • Preparation of electrical BOMs • Prototype assembly, test and preparation of assembly instructions, working with production engineering on transfer-to-production • Design of test equipment and writing of test instructions for production • Work with the purchasing department and directly with suppliers on finding cost effective manufacturing solutions for parts and subassemblies, sourcing new suppliers if needed. • Take ownership of project work packages and work with project managers to ensure delivery of solutions within tight deadlines • Suggest and carry out design improvements on the basis of improved performance, reliability reduced cost or ease of manufacture

Required skills and experience • Qualified to degree level in Electronic Engineering or similar subject • Ideally 5+ years of design experience with a proven track record • Strong knowledge of electronics design (Digital and Analogue) • Programming knowledge in C, VHDL or similar to support digital circuit design. • Experience of ARM M4 and Atmel Xmega ranges of microcontrollers preferred • CAD /Layout software: Altium or similar • FPGA development experience desirable • Experience with communication protocols such Ethernet, USB and CAN Bus • Understanding of EMC issues, EMC test experience is desirable • Strong IT skills • Documentation skills – MS Office, Design databases • Ability to work on own initiative in a small multi-disciplinary team • Ability to communicate and present ideas to other engineers and across the business. • Understanding of cost reduction strategies • Strong organisational skills to be able to work on multiple concurrent projects

Travel Requirements • Visits to local suppliers and occasional travel to NKT Photonics offices in Europe • Up to 10% away from UK per annum

NKT Photonics A/S – Blokken 84, 3460 Birkerød, Denmark – Phone: +45 4348 3900 – fax: +45 4348 3901 – www.nktphotonics.com

Please send applications and requests for additional information in English marked “Senior Electronics Engineer” to [email protected].

NKT Photonics is the leading supplier of high performance fiber lasers and photonic crystal fibers. Our main markets are within imaging, sensing and material processing. Our products include pulsed lasers, such as supercontinuum sources, low noise fiber lasers, distributed temperature sensing systems and a wide range of specialty fibers. NKT Photonics has its headquarters in Denmark with sales and service worldwide. NKT Photonics is wholly owned by NKT Holding A/S. More information on NKT Photonics can be found at www.nktphotonics.com.

NKT Photonics is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from persons with relevant skills for the position regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

NKT Photonics A/S – Blokken 84, 3460 Birkerød, Denmark – Phone: +45 4348 3900 – fax: +45 4348 3901 – www.nktphotonics.com