Electronics Engineer

Permanent employee, Full-time · Cheltenham, UK

Our Mission

Arctic Research and Development (ARD) is building technology to unlock the last great frontier on Earth. An expanse 1.5 times the size of the US, the Arctic is becoming the epicenter of geopolitical tensions, climatic shifts, and economic opportunity. We cut through this complexity — while preserving the integrity of the planet’s most fragile wilderness.

Built by pioneers with 30+ years of polar experience, we know that autonomous systems are the key to operational success. Working at the fringes of technological capabilities, this is a company that takes big bets on hard problems. If you want to build and deploy ground-up technology with real-world impact - at an inflection point in history that won’t reappear - we want you at ARD.
The Role

We’re hiring an Electronics Engineer to design, build, and test all electrical systems within ARD’s product stack. You’ll work at the intersection of hardware, software, and real-world deployment making an impact at every layer – from the PCB to Arctic field tests. You’ll move fast and take end-to-end ownership in the electronic architecture you’ll build, ensuring seamless operation in the harshest climate on Earth.

Core Responsibilities
  • Architect, build, and iterate embedded systems from first principles - including MCUs, PCBs, physical comms modules, and ARD’s custom subsystems
  • Own electrical integration across ARD’s full stack, optimising for SWaP-C at every iteration
  • Serve as the go-to technical lead across electrical, RF, systems, and mechanical interfaces
  • Work tightly with deployment, software, and systems teams to ship field-ready hardware
  • Get hands-on in field – travel to Arctic test sites and client installations
What We Value
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience building electronics for real-world systems – ideally with exposure to battery-powered platforms, RF comms (MANET, LoRa), and pLEO/GEO satellite systems
  • Proven track record designing and debugging high-density, high-reliability PCBs for harsh environments
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with a portfolio ready to demonstrate
  • Skilled in RF testing and analysis (Spectrum analyser, Network Analyser, etc) and RF simulation tool suites
  • Confident soldering, PCB design, prototyping, and field-testing under pressure
  • Track record of delivering systems from sketch to deployment — managing time, cost, and complexity
  • Field-ready mindset — you're comfortable testing gear in sub-zero environments
What We Offer
  • Stock options and a competitive compensation
  • Mission-driven culture – focus on impact, not hours logged
  • Real field exposure – travel to Arctic sites and Outposts when needed
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