Electronics Engineer

eg technology Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave

Discretionary profit bonus

Generous pension scheme

Life Assurance

Professional development

Flexible working policy

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Cambridge seeks a skilled Electronics Engineer to develop innovative electronic designs and work with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronic principles, design experience in embedded systems, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and internal teams. This position offers a flexible working policy, generous annual leave, and investment in professional development.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of core electronic engineering principles.
• Proficient in interpreting and creating schematics, PCB layouts and hardware documentation.
• Proven experience in designing embedded systems and working with communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative and robust electronic designs.
• Apply problem-solving techniques in both theoretical and practical scenarios.
• Represent the company in client and supplier interactions.

Skills

Electronics engineering principles

Interpreting schematics

Designing embedded systems

Communication protocols (USB, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)

Compliance standards (EMC, electrical safety)

Soldering and testing skills

Embedded C/C++ programming

Python for hardware testing

Creative and analytical thinking

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

2:1 honours degree in engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electronics Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will apply a range of problem‑solving techniques—from theoretical modelling and simulation to hands‑on prototyping and testing—to develop innovative and robust electronic designs. This role also involves representing the company in interactions with clients, suppliers, and internal project teams.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of core electronic engineering principles.
• Proficient in interpreting and creating schematics, PCB layouts and hardware documentation. Experience of Altium Designer preferred but not essential.
• Proven experience in designing embedded systems and working with communication protocols such as USB, SPI, I2C, UART and CAN.
• Strong systems‑level understanding, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex interactions across hardware, software and mechanical boundaries.
• Familiar with key compliance standards such as EMC and electrical safety, with a good understanding of mitigation techniques required to deliver robust and compliant products.
• Practical skills including soldering, board bring‑up testing, prototype assembly, fault finding and detailed performance testing.
• Capable of developing embedded firmware in C/C++ to support hardware bring‑up, validation and functional testing.
• Proficient in using high‑level languages such as Python for hardware testing, including instrument control, data acquisition and automated test sequencing.
• Demonstrates creative and analytical thinking when solving complex engineering challenges, balancing practical constraints with inventive solutions.
• Self‑motivated and equally effective working independently or collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – comfortable in a client facing role.
• A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave with the opportunity to buy‑back additional holiday
• A discretionary profit bonus at the end of our financial year, a portion of which will be tax free through the EOT model*
• Generous matched contribution company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Investment in professional development and learning
• A flexible working policy
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

* Being part of an Employee Ownership Trust has various benefits to our team, which we would be happy to share during the interview process.

About us

eg technology is an integrated product design and engineering consultancy. Specialising in electronics, software and mechanical engineering, industrial design, human factors and project management. eg is ISO 13485 accredited, complying with safety, risk management and traceability standards. Our engineers are world‑class and have the experience and passion to create exceptional products for our clients which not only make it to market but make a genuine impact once they do. Our aim is to be the chosen product development company for both our clients and employees.

How to apply

We welcome international applications, but we are unable to offer sponsorship for work permits, so you will need to have the full right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, your application will be automatically rejected if you do not have these rights.

Please include in your application a covering letter explaining why you would like to work for eg technology, a CV and any supporting information. You will be directed to eg technology‑factorialhr to submit your application.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on [e-mail].

All information provided will be stored for a minimum of six months unless permission is granted to hold details for longer. At no time will any information be shared with a third party.

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom