Electronics Design Engineer

Fortis Recruitment Solutions; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Electronics Design Engineer based in the UK. This role involves designing, developing, and verifying electronic systems for high-performance products. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering and experience in electronic hardware design. The role includes significant responsibilities such as collaboration with firmware engineers and producing technical documentation. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in designing electronic hardware for complex products.
• Strong schematic capture and electronics design skills using industry tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic circuits from concept through to production.
• Contribute to system-level architecture discussions and electronics partitioning.
• Support validation and verification activities, including board bring-up and debugging.

Skills

Schematic capture skills

Electronics design skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Altium

Cadence

Mentor

Job description

Electronics Design Engineer

Bristol, UK, Permanent, Full-Time

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available)

Applications are reviewed promptly and the role may close early due to demand

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Electronics Design Engineer to join a highly capable engineering team working on advanced, real-world technology with clear operational impact. This is a hands‑on role focused on the design, development, integration, and verification of complex electronic systems, supporting high-performance products operating in demanding environments.

You will be involved across the full electronics lifecycle, from requirements capture and architecture definition through schematic design, PCB development, validation, and compliance. Working closely with systems, software/firmware, and mechanical engineers, you will help deliver robust, production‑ready electronic solutions that meet strict performance, quality, and regulatory standards.

This role is well suited to an engineer who enjoys technical ownership, problem-solving, and seeing their designs progress from concept to deployed product.

Key Responsibilities

• Electronics Design & Development – Design and develop electronic circuits from concept through to production.
• System & Architecture Support – Contribute to system‑level architecture discussions and electronics partitioning.
• Verification & Compliance – Support validation and verification activities, including board bring‑up and debugging.
• Integration & Collaboration – Work closely with firmware/software engineers to support hardware‑software integration.
• Documentation & Process – Produce clear technical documentation including design specifications and test reports.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience designing electronic hardware for complex products.
• Strong skills in schematic capture and electronics design using industry tools (e.g. Altium, Cadence, Mentor).
• Good understanding of the electronics development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of areas such as power electronics and power distribution, digital electronics (MCUs, FPGAs, high‑speed interfaces), analogue design (sensors, amplifiers, precision interfaces), EMC‑aware design techniques, board bring‑up, debugging, and validation.
• Comfortable working with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, etc.).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working in regulated, safety‑critical, or high‑reliability environments.
• Exposure to system architecture or requirements‑driven design.
• Familiarity with embedded software or firmware (C/C++) and hardware‑software integration.
• Understanding of ISO9001 or similar structured engineering processes.
• Experience supporting products through certification or qualification activities.

What You'll Get

• Opportunity to work on meaningful, real‑world technology with visible impact.
• Involvement across the full product lifecycle, not just isolated design tasks.
• Collaboration with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines.
• A technically engaging environment where engineering quality is valued.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long‑term career development within a growing engineering organisation.

How to Apply

If you are excited by this Electronics Design position, please apply with your CV and a brief cover note highlighting relevant Hardware/ Design projects.

We will review applications promptly, interview qualified candidates (remote or in‑person), and move quickly.