Senior Electronics Engineer

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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 firmware (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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