TT Electronics

Systems Design Engineer

Posted Date 3 months ago(06/08/2025 17:11)
Job ID
2024-5282
City
UK-Devon-Barnstaple
Country
United Kingdom
Seniority Level
Associate
Job Function
Engineering
Type
Permanent Full-Time
Estimated Travel Required
0 - 10%

Company Overview

At TT Electronics, you will meet dedicated people who believe that advanced electronics is the key to a brighter, smarter future.  Whether it’s advanced flight controls, smart surgical tools, intelligent vehicle charging or seamless automation everywhere, advancements like this come from the minds of passionate, creative people – working to a common goal, watching out for each other, and caring about making a difference in the lives of people all over the world. 

 

Our passion?  Simplifying the development of complex electronics… it’s the reason we exist as an organisation.  Our way of life?  Fostering a culture that values individuals as well as community and teamwork. 

 

Join us – and work with a team that believes success is measured by more than the bottom line, where you’ll find opportunities to achieve your goals, contribute to the lives of others, and build a brighter, smarter future, together. 

 

Our Barnstaple facility is located in North Devon. Founded in 1948, the site now employs approximately 160 employees and features the Aero Stanrew brand of electromagnetic components, printed-circuit board assemblies, cabinet wiring and electronic test equipment for safety critical applications in aerospace and defence, industrial and transportation industries.

 

Here, employee engagement is centre stage; we’re focussed on our employees and making TT a great place to work. To benefit from the expertise of our colleagues, fantastic learning opportunities, and a collaborative working environment, all of our roles are site based.

 

We continue to invest and improve the site’s facilities, regularly get involved in fundraising for local charities, have an active social club, and enjoy a 4-day working week. 

 

In addition to adopting a great working atmosphere, we are also pleased to offer the following benefits: 

 

  • 195 hours annual leave + Bank Holidays 
  • Performance related Incentive Bonus Scheme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Company share-save scheme (eligible after a qualifying period)
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Free Onsite Parking
  • Discounted Gym membership
  • Life assurance
  • Fresh fruit and hot drinks
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • 4-day working week, Monday to Thursday, 7.15am to 5.30pm

TT Electronics are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.

 

Role Overview and Responsibilities

Integral part of the Design Engineering Team supporting Cradle To Grave Product Design Process producing System Design Engineering Documentation.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Analysis of customer supplied documentation for requirements capture.
  • Production of Design Documentation for initial Systems Requirements Reviews including:
    Design Specification
    System architectural diagrams
    Initial Project Plans including Development Plans, Verification Plan, Safety Plans.
  • Supporting of proposals and cost estimates, in collaboration with all appropriate functions within the business.
  • Generation of Bills of Materials within the company ERP.
  • Production of Design Proving and Compliance Documentation including:
    Factory Acceptance Test Document
    Design Proving Documentation
  • Supporting Environmental and EMC Design Proving and Qualification at Test Houses (may include an element of domestic travel).
  • Compilation of final Compliance Matrix and Qualification Test Reports.
  • Comply with all HSE requirements related to the role and work towards a zero-harm culture.
  • Customer and Supplier project liaison.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

Core Requirements

  • Degree educated in a technical discipline, although an HND (or similar) with equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Understanding of engineering and able to understand and communicate technical issues.
  • Strong IT skills (MS Office, Project Planning, etc).
  • Demonstrated experience in system engineering of small to medium sized development projects.
  • Familiarisation of core project management administration skills (gantt charts, etc).
  • Solidworks 3-D Mechanical Design Tool.
  • ALTIUM PCB Design Tool.
  • Solid, demonstrable experience in the system engineering management of complex multi-discipline design projects.

 

 

Our Recruitment Process:

 

Initially we will reach out to you for an informal conversation about the role. This will allow you the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about TT, our site and our team. It will also give us the chance to learn more about you and your experience to date. At this point both parties have the opportunity to decide if they would like to continue with the process.

 

Due to the specific projects TT Electronics supports we are unable to sponsor work visas. Candidates will be required to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard Clearance.

 

We hold Health and Safety in the highest regard at TT, with the Wellbeing of our employees our top priority. Any successful candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Screening.

 

 

Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World

 

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Whilst we offer a 4-day working week, we are happy to consider other flexible working requests. 

Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. You can do this by emailing TTRecruitment@ttelectronics.com  

 

If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.  

 

#WeAreTT #BeMeAtTT

 

 

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