Job Description

Are you an experienced electronics engineer with a passion for building reliable, high-performance systems? We're looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual to join our team and contribute to the design, development, and support of innovative embedded hardware and systems.

Location:

St. Leonards on Sea, East Sussex

Job Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

Dependant on experience

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop analogue and digital circuits using microprocessors and associated peripherals. Work with PCB design and circuit simulation tools to produce and test hardware designs. Engage with compliance and regulatory standards for the electronics industry (UKCA, EU, etc.). Develop low-level microprocessor software using C (e.g., PIC microcontrollers). Set up, diagnose, and maintain communication networks including PSTN modem, TCP/IP, and 4/5G. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware with software tools and remote systems.

Essential Skills & Experience

Hardware Design

Analogue & digital circuit design, including discrete semiconductors and op-amps. Familiarity with microprocessors, peripherals, and simple serial buses (SPI, I2C). Experience using: PCB layout/design tools (e.g., Fusion 360/Eagle) Circuit simulation tools (e.g., SPICE) Gerber viewers and legacy design tools

Compliance & Standards

Solid understanding of industry regulations and compliance processes. Experience selecting and applying relevant standards (Railway experience is a bonus).

Embedded Software Development

Proficient in low-level C programming for microcontrollers (PIC or similar). Experience with MPLABX or equivalent development environments.

Networking

Strong troubleshooting skills for remote connectivity. Ability to set up and maintain communication systems over PSTN, TCP/IP, and mobile networks (4G/5G).

Desirable Skills (Nice to Have)

Experience in high-voltage design (e.g., railway traction systems, instrumentation up to 15kV). DC-DC converter design and transformer selection. Experience with network peripherals such as: 4G/5G modems WiFi modules LoRaWAN interfaces

Legacy System Support (Consultant-level skills welcomed):

System-on-Module (SOM) experience with platforms like Raspberry Pi or WinCE. Application development in C#/.NET for device tools, remote updates, diagnostics, and encrypted communication. Visual Studio or LabWindows CVI for application-level tools.

What We Offer

A competitive package, including: A 4.5-day working week 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays A Stakeholder pension scheme A comprehensive Health Plan

A Bit About Us

Since its founding in 1958,

Drallim

has worked tirelessly on the design and development of an ever-growing portfolio of products. As manufacturers of specialist equipment, we've built a reputation as a leading innovator in design and manufacturing solutions, delivering engineering expertise, manufactured equipment, and bespoke designs across the aerospace, industrial, and utility sectors.

Drallim is a

trust-run organisation

, established by our founder Angus Millard to ensure "the continuance of the business and the contentment of the employees." This unique structure gives the company a strong sense of purpose and a genuine family feel that sets us apart from the rest.

To see what we do, please view: www.drallim.com

No agencies please

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,756.00-35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 9BA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have at least 5 years relevant Industry experience?
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Soft-Syst-Dev