MPL - Electronics Specialist Defence Systems

Job Title: Electronics Specialist – Defence Systems

Location: Flexible – Based at any Morson Projects site (Manchester, Bristol, or Belfast) with travel to client sites as required

Salary: £80,000–£90,000 depending on experience
Division: Systems Function – Defence Sector
Reports to: Technical Lead / Head of Systems Engineering

About the Role:
Morson Projects is expanding its Systems Function to support a growing portfolio of high-profile defence programmes. We are seeking a highly skilled Electronics Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team delivering advanced solutions to major defence clients, including work on Fast Jet platforms, UAVs, Ground Systems, and Electronic Warfare.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business unit working directly with defence primes and shaping the future of mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead or support the design, development, and verification of electronic systems for cutting-edge defence applications

Apply expertise across DO-254 development processes and safety-critical electronics

Design and review digital, analogue, and mixed-signal circuits, including power electronics and signal conditioning

Develop and validate designs using FPGAs, SoCs, and associated toolchains

Perform printed circuit board (PCB) design and layout in accordance with defence and industry standards

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Morson Projects and partner organisations

Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers

Support project delivery from concept through to qualification and production handover

Essential Skills & Experience:
Extensive experience in the design and development of electronics for defence platforms

Proven track record working in domains such as Fast Jet, UAVs, Electronic Warfare, or Ground Defence Systems

Strong knowledge of DO-254 and safety-critical development standards

Proficiency in digital and analogue circuit design, with experience in mixed-signal systems

Expertise in FPGA and SoC technologies, including development using VHDL/Verilog

Experience with PCB design tools and processes

Familiarity with power electronics and EMC/EMI considerations

Ability to work across multiple programmes and adapt to shifting client priorities

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable:
Experience with secure or classified systems

Active or eligible for UK security clearance (SC or DV preferred)

Knowledge of RF or microwave system design

Prior experience working with defence primes or within MOD programmes

Why Join Morson Projects?
Be part of a rapidly growing team delivering industry-leading systems solutions

Work on high-impact defence programmes that make a difference

Flexible base location and hybrid working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term career growth with support from engineering leaders