Embedded Systems Engineer

Rentokil Initial Careers; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Reward Scheme

23 days holiday

8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefit

Healthcare

Free parking

Job summary

Rentokil Initial is hiring an Embedded Systems Engineer to lead hardware development across global markets. Based in Waterlooville, the role bridges NPD and PLM, driving continuous improvement for multi-component electronic devices.

The candidate should have a BSc/BEng in Electronics Engineering and senior-level experience across the full product lifecycle in a multinational setting, with hands-on PCB design and PCBA testing. Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• BSc or BEng in Electronics Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Senior-level experience across full product development lifecycle in a multinational setting.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Direct experience with PCBA testing, hardware testing, and multi-component devices.
• Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., JavaScript) for firmware/software governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware development and sustaining engineering for existing products.
• Drive cross-functional product change and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Oversee product lifecycle management, ECN documentation and approvals.
• Govern firmware/software modifications across connected devices.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and QA collaboration across regions.
• Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers on hardware deliverables.

Skills

Altium Designer

PCB testing

Scripting basics

Hardware design

Education

BSc/BEng in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

PCBA testing

Job description

Role Summary

Rentokil Initial is hiring an Embedded Systems Engineer to lead hardware development, product optimization, and sustaining engineering across global markets (80+ countries). Based in Waterlooville, Hampshire, this role bridges new product development (NPD) and product lifecycle management (PLM), driving continuous improvement, quality assurance, and design modifications for multi-component electronic devices.

Core Responsibilities & Objectives

• Hardware Optimization & Sustaining Engineering: Conduct root cause analysis and execute design modifications, hardware upgrades, and performance enhancements for existing electronic products
• Engineering Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional product change and cost-optimization initiatives alongside Supply Chain, Quality Assurance (QA), IT, and Marketing teams
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): Oversee technical release management, product approval processes, product variant documentation, and Engineering Change Notes (ECN)
• Firmware & Software Governance: Document, control, and oversee processes for firmware and software modifications across connected devices
• Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance: Partner with validation teams to resolve quality issues, ensuring products comply with international and regional regulatory standards
• Supplier & Manufacturing Collaboration: Technical liaison with external electronics suppliers, contract manufacturers, and assembly partners

Technical Competencies & Tools

• PCB Design Software: Proficient in Altium Designer (Schematic capture, PCB layout)
• Electronics Manufacturing: Direct experience with PCB assembly (PCBA), hardware testing, and multi-component assembled devices
• Analytical Testing: Methodological approach to electronics development utilizing technical models, test data generation, and risk mitigation over empirical trial-and-error
• Firmware/Software (Desirable): Basic knowledge of scripting languages, such as JavaScript

Education

BSc or BEng (Honours) in Electronics Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience Level

Senior-level experience across the full product development lifecycle in a matrixed, multi-national organization.

Commercial & Financial Acumen

Understanding of product cost structures, Bill of Materials (BOM) optimization, manufacturing cost drivers, and commercial viability

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
• 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare
• Free parking

At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.

We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. To ensure that your journey with us is accessible if you have any individual requirements we invite you to communicate any specific needs or preferences you may have during any stage of the recruitment process. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to ([e-mail]) if you need anything