Senior Electronics Electrical Engineer

Senior Electronics/Electrical Engineer (Section Leader position)
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Grade: UKRI Band E (STEM 1)
Salary: GBP53,181 - GBP59,199 per annum Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Open Ended
Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire
Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers, and business support teams, explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it's discovering new materials, sending probes into space, or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society.
Come and discover how much you can achieve when you're surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.
_We have an exciting opportunity for an electrical/electronics engineer to join our Electrical and Electronics Support Group at the ISIS Pulsed Neutron and Muon facility, based at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire. The post holder will lead a team of engineers working on electronic and electrical projects that are vital for the experimental programme at ISIS. _
About the role
As the Section leader, you would provide technical and managerial leadership for all the Group's work activities. You would plan, prioritize, and control the workflow of all projects, and you would ensure that all work carried out by the section adheres to the principles of good project management.
In addition, the role would allow you to continue to develop your own technical skills by taking a hands-on lead in your own project work.
About you
You will either be qualified to degree level in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, or equally you could offer significant experience in the field of electrical/electronic engineering.
You will have previous experience in the management and leadership of a technical team.
You will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the principles of good project and people management and highlight personal successes in this area. You will also be able to describe significant and individual technical contributions you have made in your project work in the field of electrical/electronic engineering.
You will possess an enthusiasm to see projects through from the initiation phase to delivery and be keen to work with customers and stakeholders to understand their requirements, desired outcomes, and their expectations.
About Us
ISIS is a high energy proton synchrotron used for science and engineering research. ISIS employs a suite of beam instruments to carry out high precision measurements on samples ranging from simple and complex compounds to new alloys, to engineering structures to biological samples and pharmaceuticals.
The experiments carried out at ISIS rely on a range of specialist electrical and electronic systems to achieve high quality and reliable scientific data. Such systems are the responsibility of the Project Development Section to deliver.
What we offer
We are offering a permanent position with a whole host of benefits including:
30 days holiday FTE (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days)
flexible working hours
an excellent defined average salary pension scheme
employee shopping/travel discounts
excellent learning and development opportunities
Plus, many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!
UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.
How to apply:
For full details on the role, please visit our careers site. Please submit an application including your CV and a Cover Letter that clearly showcases how your skills and experience align to the requirements of the role.
Closing Date: Sunday 14th January 2024
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: GBP53,818.00-GBP59,199.00 per year
Work Location: In person