Electronics Engineer job in Glasgow – DOE

AAC Clyde Space is looking for an Electronics Engineer to join their Glasgow team, working on the development of advanced satellite subsystems and space technologies. The role focuses on designing, testing, and supporting electronics used in real-world space missions and satellite platforms.

You’d be involved in projects ranging from actuator control systems to optical communication devices, contributing to technology that will ultimately be deployed into space.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design analogue and digital electronic systems for satellite applications
• Work on products including laser communication systems, star trackers, reaction wheels, sun sensors, and magnetometers
• Improve existing hardware designs and participate in technical design reviews
• Create and maintain technical documentation, requirements, and user manuals
• Support projects through delivery, testing, and deployment phases
• Guide test teams on debugging and troubleshooting electronic designs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across the wider AAC Clyde Space group
• Support projects while balancing budget, schedule, and compliance requirements

Technical areas involved:

• Satellite subsystem electronics
• Space-grade hardware development
• Embedded electronics and communication systems
• PCB and circuit design
• Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT)
• Hardware debugging and validation
• Space and harsh-environment electronics

Technologies & tools mentioned:

• CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, and USB protocols
• PCB schematic capture and layout software
• Python and C/C++
• SPICE simulation tools
• Altium Designer
• VHDL and EMC knowledge (desirable)

What they’re looking for:

• Electronics engineering experience within product development environments
• Strong analogue and digital electronics knowledge
• Experience with circuit design, PCB layout, and component selection
• Hands-on debugging and troubleshooting experience
• Ability to work across multiple projects in fast-paced environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Problem-solving mindset with ownership of technical challenges

Nice-to-have experience:

• Aerospace or CubeSat industry experience
• Space electronics or harsh-environment design knowledge
• Experience working with optics, mechanics, or embedded software teams
• Understanding of radiation, vibration, and thermal considerations in electronics design
• Experience within smaller engineering or technology businesses

Why the role stands out:

This opportunity combines advanced electronics engineering with real-world space technology, offering exposure to satellite systems, optical communications, embedded hardware, and multidisciplinary aerospace projects where your work directly contributes to systems launched into space.

If you’d like to understand more about the technologies and satellite platforms involved, it’s worth exploring the full role details.