Lead Electronics Engineer

Scientis Search Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative electronic products. This role offers the chance to shape the technical direction and mentor a talented team within a supportive and empowering culture. You'll collaborate with various specialists to deliver integrated solutions and drive the consultancy's strategic evolution. Join a team where creativity is valued, and your ideas can make a real impact in the medical devices and diagnostics sectors. This is more than just a job; it's a leadership opportunity to thrive in a growing and successful business.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Career progression

Strong benefits

Company-wide bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project and team leadership within product development.
• Extensive experience in designing and testing electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of complex electronic products and embedded software.
• Mentor a growing team of engineers and ensure quality delivery across projects.

Skills

Project Leadership

Embedded C/C++ Software

Electronic System Design

Cross-Functional Communication

Hands-on Lab Skills

Education

1st or 2:1 degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

PCB Layout Software

Test Equipment

Job description

Principal Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer

We’re partnering with a highly respected and fast-growing product development consultancy in Cambridgeshire to find a seasoned electronics engineering leader. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a critical capability—electronics and embedded software—within a business known for solving complex, high-impact technical challenges in medical devices, diagnostics, drug delivery, and complex instrumentation.

The right candidate will bring extensive hands-on engineering experience and a strong track record in leading multidisciplinary teams and projects within a product development consultancy or advanced medical device company. This is a strategic and influential position—ideal for someone ready to shape technical direction, lead delivery, and mentor others in a collaborative, inventive environment.

The Company

This is a consultancy that’s quietly making a big impact. Founded by engineers with a mission to improve lives through innovation, they’ve grown steadily over the last decade by building deep, long-term partnerships with clients ranging from ambitious start-ups to global blue-chips.

They’re small by design—around 30 talented engineers and scientists—but their reach is global and their work is transformational. They’ve played a key role in the development of breakthrough products across healthcare and high-tech sectors. Despite their size, they are outperforming many of their larger competitors—creatively, commercially, and culturally.

The Role

This is not just another engineering job. This is a leadership opportunity where you’ll be setting technical direction, leading project teams, and guiding the growth of the electronics and embedded software capability.

You’ll:

• Lead the design and development of complex electronic and electromechanical products, including embedded software
• Direct and mentor a growing team of electronics and software engineers
• Collaborate with mechanical, physics, and design specialists to deliver integrated, manufacturable solutions
• Own technical delivery across multiple client projects—ensuring quality, innovation, and on-time results
• Act as a senior client-facing consultant, supporting business development and shaping new project opportunities
• Contribute to the strategic evolution of the consultancy as part of the leadership team

What You’ll Bring

• A proven track record of project and team leadership in product development (consultancy or medical device industry)
• Extensive experience designing, prototyping, and testing electronic systems, including embedded C/C++ software
• A deep understanding of the full product development lifecycle, from concept through to manufacture
• Strong practical lab skills (PCB rework, soldering, test equipment) and comfort in hands-on work
• Excellent cross-functional communication, with the ability to engage clients and motivate teams
• A 1st or 2:1 degree from a top-tier university in electronic engineering or a closely related field

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working in regulated industries such as medical devices or diagnostics
• Familiarity with schematic capture, PCB layout, and product verification and validation processes
• Commercial awareness and a passion for helping shape and win new business

Why Join This Consultancy?

Because this is a place where senior engineers thrive. You’ll find:

• A uniquely supportive, empowering culture with genuine work-life balance
• An employer that invests in people, values creativity, and celebrates curiosity
• Clear career progression in a growing, successful business
• A competitive salary, strong benefits, and company-wide bonus scheme

Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team that’s brilliant, collaborative, and kind—where your ideas will be heard and your impact will be visible.