Electronic System Engineer

Jackson Hogg Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostics firm in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, is seeking an Electronic System Engineer to lead design cycles for electronics-heavy medical devices. The role involves hands-on engineering across hardware and firmware, supporting verification and validation processes. Candidates should have a strong background in electronics engineering, experience with PCB design, and the ability to navigate regulated industries. This is a full-time, on-site position offering the chance to contribute to innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electronics engineering.
• Experience in PCB design and layout, embedded/firmware literacy.
• Hands-on engineering mindset.
• Experience in regulated or process-heavy industries.
• Exposure to ISO frameworks, especially ISO 13485 is a plus.
• Methodical, structured, documentation-first mindset.
• Strong communicator and growth-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead design cycles, updates, and enhancements on electronics-heavy medical device.
• Documentation, traceability, and the technical file.
• Deliver design changes driven by new standards 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-gen platforms with increased throughput and advanced architecture.

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 scalng up it's 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. That means, you ll be involved directly into the design cycle that takes their new technology from concept to the market.

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

Electronic System Engineer 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.

Electronic System Engineer 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.