Senior Electronics Engineer

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12 months ago
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Bored of working on the same product week in week out?  If you're an experienced Electronics Engineer looking for real variety, cutting-edge tech, and the chance to lead developments, this could be the role you’ve been waiting for.

You'll join a 7-strong electronics team including a mix of digital and analog engineers.

We are seeking a candidate with experience in electronics design, proficient in coding FPGAs, and capable of leading and managing current and forthcoming projects.

What’s on Offer

Salary £60–70k+ (flexible for the right person)
Big technical variety — no two weeks the same
Chance to work on meaningful projects (e.g. signal processing, quantum electronics, sustainable comms tech)
Flat structure, strong autonomy, and input on tech direction
Senior Electronics Engineer essential skills:

10+ years’ experience in electronics design
FPGA skills (VHDL or Verilog)
Senior Electronics Engineer DESIRABLE skills:

Altium schematic capture and PCB layout
System interconnects: RS232, USB, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet
Power supply design
Motor and pump drives
High speed digital design
Wireless modules/RF: Wifi, BLE/Bluetooth, RFID
Regulated environments, medical devices, ATEX, SIL
CPLDs, DSPs
Prototype verification and manufacturing transfer
EMC testing, failure analysis

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