Job summary
UKHSA's Radiation, Chemical, Climate and Environment (RCCE) Hazards Directorate provides advice, research and services to protect the public from exposure to chemicals and poisons, ionising and non-ionising radiation, and other environmental hazards. RCCE provides a specialist assessment and advice function within UKHSA's overall response as a Category 1 responder to radiation and chemical emergencies.
The Radiation Dosimetry Department provides authoritative public health information and advice about exposures to lasers and optical radiation, electromagnetic fields, and ionising radiation used for medical diagnostic imaging. In addition, the department provides the secretariat to the Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment (COMARE) and a Technology Development Group.
Main duties of the job
The Technology Development Group (TDG) provides a design, construction and maintenance service for bespoke scientific equipment and systems that are used across the Directorate. The Senior Electronics Engineer role is to:
- design, develop and construct electronic and electromechanical equipment.
- write software for bespoke electronic and electromechanical equipment and systems.
- write Technical Specifications and Documentation.
- support and maintain electronic and electromechanical equipment and systems.
- manage contractors.
- assist and advise CRCE staff on relevant technologies.
About us
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
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Details
Date posted
09 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£42,758 to £48,543 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
919-HM-302621-EXT
Job locations
UKHSA Chilton
Harwell Campus
Didcot
OX11 0RQ
Employer details
Employer name
UK Health Security Agency
Address
UKHSA Chilton
Harwell Campus
Didcot
OX11 0RQ
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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