Electronic System Engineer

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostics company in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks an Electronic System Engineer to lead design cycles and deliver compliance in a regulated environment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in electronics, experience with PCB design, and is comfortable working hands-on across multiple engineering disciplines. This is a full-time, on-site role offering competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in PCB layout and embedded/firmware literacy.
• Exposure to ISO frameworks (ISO 13485 is a plus but not essential).
• Methodical, structured, documentation‑first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead design cycles, updates, and enhancements across an electronics‑heavy medical device.
• Documentation, traceability, and the technical file.
• Deliver design changes driven by new standards, global regulatory requirements, or product performance needs.

Skills

Strong background in electronics engineering

Experience in PCB design

Hands-on engineering mindset

Experience in regulated industries

Strong communicator

Job description

Electronic System Engineer

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be working with a leading diagnostics business which is scaling up its engineering team due to new international investment. This is for a dynamic electronics engineer who can operate across hardware, firmware, and cross‑functional design areas while working in a heavily regulated environment. You will be involved directly in the design cycle that takes their new technology from concept to market.

This is a permanent, full‑time on‑site role based in Newcastle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design cycles, updates, and enhancements across an electronics‑heavy medical device.
• Documentation, traceability, and the technical file.
• Deliver design changes driven by new standards, global regulatory requirements, or product performance needs.
• Work hands‑on with hardware, firmware, mechanical, optical, and microfluidics specialists.
• Support verification & validation from a design perspective.
• Interface with global partners, including China‑based manufacturing groups.
• Contribute to next‑generation platforms with increased throughput and advanced architecture.

Key Requirements

• Strong background in electronics engineering.
• Experience in PCB design, PCB layout, embedded/firmware literacy.
• Hands‑on engineering mindset.
• Experience in regulated or process‑heavy industries (Medical devices, aerospace, automotive, nuclear, oil & gas).
• Exposure to ISO frameworks (ISO 13485 is a plus but not essential).
• Methodical, structured, documentation‑first mindset.
• Strong communicator and growth‑oriented.

If you are interested in this role please get in touch with Eleni using the details below.