Electronics Development Engineer

Job Title: Electronics Development Engineer
Salary: The starting salary is £51,196 rising to £55,571 which includes allowances totalling £2,841. The salary is broken down as £48,355 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the
top of the scale £52,730. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of
£1,000.
Location: Southwark, London

We can’t disclose explicit details but can tell you we’re leading advancements in emerging technologies to deliver bespoke solutions to niche and specialist areas of the Met. The only way you can appreciate our sophisticated technologies, and how we’re using them to protect the public and fight crime across London, is to see them for yourself.
The Technology, Research and Innovation (TRI) team keeps the Met at the cutting-edge of tech. Our work is highly innovative and no two projects are ever the same. As an Electronics Development Engineer, you will be part of the Electronics System Development (ESD) team developing niche electronic solutions to unique business challenges.
This staff role is a unique opportunity for an Experienced Electronics Development Engineer with design experience to join an exciting engineering and science team where you can progress your engineering skills. You will use state of the art equipment within a multi discipline environment to develop niche electronic solutions, to make London safer.
You will work in an enthusiastic and dedicated Electronics team, where you will be responsible for the design and delivery of robust solutions throughout the complete design lifecycle, from capturing customers’ requirements, to creating novel design solutions and turning these into a fully functional product or system for operational use.
The role is varied and on any typical day you may be involved in a number of activities including all aspects of electronics hardware and embedded software design such as Schematic capture, PCB designs, building and prototyping solutions. You will be producing test specifications, exhaustively testing devices before deployment and providing accurate reports. You will also be participating in project meetings, design reviews and liaising with customers or suppliers.
You will keep up to date with emerging technology and where appropriate, evaluate and select electronic products or components based on specification criteria or modifying commercially available products.
As part of your role you may have line management responsibilities including supporting, mentoring and developing staff to ensure knowledge and skills are current. You will also be able to atend a range of trade shows and training courses with support for continued professional development.
You may also be offered the opportunity to participate in occasional operational or field work alongside operational colleagues and officers for trialling or piloting ESD’s designs. You will be also be supported in working towards achieving professional engineering registration.
Additional Information
28 days annual leave (excluding public holidays), rising to 33 days after 5 years continuous
service.

Contributory civil service pension scheme, where the MPS contributes 27.9% of your salary
into your civil service pension.
Long service rewards, paid overtime available and eligible for a Blue Light Card.
Personal and professional development opportunities including sponsored membership to a professional body.
Approachable and friendly team
Onsite green space with outdoor lunch/break areas for the summer months.
To promote physical well-being you will have full access to subsidised sports centre membership to over 3,000 UK gyms and 80 London Fitness Centres. There is also an excellent range of sporting activities on offer through the various Met Police Sports and Social Clubs.
Generous family leave for pregnancy, adoption, paternity and shared parental leave as well
as childcare support including nursery and play scheme discounts.
Vetting
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post; with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, if required.
Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) OR Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.
How to apply
Click the apply now buton below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not atach 2 copies of your CV).
Completed applications must be submited by 23:55 on      2024. www.metpolicecareers.co.uk

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 
Essential Qualifications
Degree in in Electronic Engineering or related engineering discipline;

OR
HNC/HND in Electronic Engineering or related engineering discipline;

We anticipate the successful applicant should be able to demonstrate the following experience in their CV and Personal Statement

You must have experience in:
3 -5 years General Electronics design experience;
Proven hands-on electronics or embedded design experience;

And at least 3 of the following:
Proven experience using Schematic capture and PCB design software;
Design of electronic circuits and miniaturisation of electronic solutions.
Design of embedded systems including hardware and software;
RF systems design and analysis;
Experience working with Audio and Communication systems;
Experience of product evaluation and selection against specified criteria;
An understanding of PSU and Batery technologies;

We’d like for you to have experience in some of the following areas:
Recent demonstrable experience of working in an electronics development environment;
Proven experience of liaising with external suppliers and manufacturers;
Manufacture, production or support of electronic systems across modern electronic disciplines;
Strong writen and verbal communication skills, with a high atention to detail;
Engineering management experience, during any part of the development lifecycle;
Working as part of a project team, possessing autonomy to complete a task or leadership to
guide the direction of a project
Problem solving aptitude, applying personal initiative when needed;
Applying electronic principles and analysis of electronic circuits;
Confident and proficient in hand soldering surface mount components, and inspecting
prototype circuits.
Design of either FPGA systems or Digital Signal Processing (DSP) solutions;
Mechanical design and 3D modelling techniques;

Desirable

Membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), or a similar engineering
institution;