Electronic System Engineer

CBSbutler; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler is seeking an experienced Electronics Systems Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced electronic hardware. You will own the complete hardware development lifecycle from concept through to production, delivering robust, reliable systems and working across multidisciplinary teams to ensure high performance and manufacturability.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering and a proven track record in complex PCB design, high-speed

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven track record of independently designing and delivering complex multi-layer PCB assemblies.
• Strong background in high-speed digital, power electronics and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Experience with Altium Designer for schematic capture, PCB layout and design for manufacture.
• Experience debugging hardware using standard lab equipment and final product transition to manufacture.
• Demonstrated ability to take products through full development lifecycle including hardware/software integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex multi-layer PCBs with high-speed digital, FPGA, SMPS and mixed-signal circuitry in Altium Designer.
• Own the hardware development lifecycle from requirements to production release and manufacturing support.
• Investigate and resolve hardware issues using structured root cause analysis and lab equipment.
• Consider system-level design implications including EMC, thermal management, firmware integration and reliability.
• Support compliance, verification and certification activities to meet standards.
• Collaborate with firmware, systems and mechanical engineering teams for integrated electronics.
• Participate in design reviews and drive process improvements across engineering.
• Provide mentoring to junior engineers where appropriate.

Skills

PCB design

High-speed digital design

Power electronics

Mixed-signal circuit design

Altium Designer

Hardware debugging

Hardware lifecycle experience

Root cause analysis

Signal integrity

Education

Master's degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analysers

Logic analysers

Job description

My client is seeking an experienced Electronics Systems Engineer to play a key role in the design and development of advanced electronic hardware. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and taking ownership of projects from initial concept through to production.

You'll be responsible for delivering robust hardware solutions, making key technical decisions, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop products that meet the highest standards of performance, reliability and manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex multi‑layer PCBs incorporating high‑speed digital, FPGA, switch‑mode power supply (SMPS) and mixed‑signal circuitry using Altium Designer.
• Take ownership of the complete hardware development lifecycle, from requirements capture and schematic design through to PCB layout, verification, production release and manufacturing support.
• Investigate and resolve hardware issues using structured root cause analysis and a range of laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and logic analysers.
• Consider system‑level design implications, including EMC performance, thermal management, firmware integration, signal integrity and long‑term product reliability.
• Support compliance, verification and certification activities to ensure products meet industry and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate closely with firmware, systems and mechanical engineering teams to deliver fully integrated electronic systems.
• Participate in technical design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across engineering processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers where appropriate.

What We’re Looking For

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience independently designing and delivering complex multi‑layer PCB assemblies.
• Strong background in high‑speed digital, power electronics and mixed‑signal circuit design.
• Excellent knowledge of Altium Designer, including schematic capture, PCB layout and design for manufacture.
• Experience debugging and validating hardware using industry‑standard laboratory equipment.Demonstrated experience taking electronic products through the complete development lifecycle, including hardware/software integration and transition into manufacture.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make sound engineering decisions and clearly communicate technical reasoning.