About the job Principal Electronics Engineer
Principal Electronics Engineer
| Complex Electronic Systems | Customer-Facing Design Role
An established and highly respected electronic design and manufacturing firm is looking to appoint a Principal Electronics Engineer to lead the development of innovative, real-world products across Medical Devices, Automation/Industrial and Renewable Energy products.
This is a senior, hands-on engineering role in a fast-paced design services environment where youll take concepts from early-stage feasibility through to full production.
If you enjoy technical ownership, customer interaction, and solving complex engineering problems — this one is worth a conversation.
The Role
Youll be responsible for the design and delivery of advanced electronic systems across a broad range of technically challenging projects.
You will:
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Lead digital and analogue electronic system design
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Deliver schematic capture, PCB design and simulation
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Design microcontroller-based systems
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Support prototype build, verification and transfer to manufacture
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Engage directly with customers on technical solutions
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Produce high-quality, client-ready documentation
What Were Looking For
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15+ years experience developing electronic systems
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Strong digital and analogue design capability
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PCB design and schematic capture experience
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Microcontroller system design expertise
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Strong problem-solving mindset
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Confident customer-facing communication skills
Desirable experience includes:
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High-speed digital and power supply design
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RS232, USB, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet
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Wireless / RF (WiFi, BLE, RFID)
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FPGA / CPLD / DSP design
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EMC testing and failure analysis
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Regulated environments
Why Consider It?
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High-profile, technically varied projects
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Full product lifecycle involvement
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Genuine technical ownership
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Strong engineering culture
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Exposure to multiple regulated and high-growth sectors
UK right to work required.
If youre a senior electronics engineer who enjoys turning complex ideas into tangible, production-ready products — this is a strong opportunity to explore.