Electronic Design Engineer (KTP Associate)

FTE: 1 fte (working 40 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Fixed term for 24 months
Annual Leave: 23 days excl. public holidays
Location: College Lane, Hatfield, and Ortus Telematics Ltd, Shireoaks Triangle Business Park, Worksop S81 8AP

About the programme: This position forms part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership programme (KTP) funded by Innovate UK (IUK). A KTP is a 3-way collaboration between a graduate (or post-graduate), a business (or not for profit organisation) and a university or research institution.  KTPs are designed to deliver an innovation project and bring about lasting, transformative change. As a KTP Associate, you will lead the project with full support from company and academic supervisors, while benefiting from expert coaching and mentoring with one of IUK’s highly experienced Advisers.    

Please visit: https://www.theortusgroup.com/telematics/ for more information.

Main duties and responsibilities
The Associate will support the research team by undertaking research and development to develop a new product or service, attending and leading project meetings as required.  You will handle data collection and analysis and contribute on the design and organisation of the project as well as work with academic team members on peer reviewed papers and presentations. You will be expected to disseminate the results and outputs of the project and ensure the collating and writing of final project are of a high standard. You will take an active part in the academic life of the School through participation in seminars and other similar events.

To ensure the successful delivery of our project, we seek an associate with a robust background in Electronics Engineering or a relevant discipline and proven experience in software development, with a foundational knowledge required for hardware integration within telematics solutions. Experience in both electronics engineering and software development is critical for the associate to bridge the gap between hardware and software components in the project.

Skill and experience required
You will be methodical, have good attention to detail, able to work to deadlines as a team and independently, as well as be able to handle sensitive data with strict confidence.  The successful candidate must have hands-on experience in a workshop environment, proficiency in electronics design, hardware integration and software development.

We are seeking a highly qualified individual with a solid Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field, with a preference for candidates holding a Master's degree. The ideal candidate will possess proficiency in electronics design, hardware integration, and software development. The successful candidate will exhibit adaptability, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication abilities, with proficiency in both written and verbal English. A proactive approach to learning and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications required
A minimum of an undergraduate degree in Electronics Engineering or relevant discipline.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Kieran Hogan, Accounts and Operations Officer, k.hogan3@herts.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 18 June 2024
Interview Date: TBC

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