Lead Electronics Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering technology start-up in Cheltenham is searching for a Senior/Lead Electronics Engineer to oversee hardware development for innovative telecommunications products. This position requires strong independence and problem-solving abilities, along with expertise in PCB design and RF technologies. Flexible working hours will be provided to accommodate personal commitments while maintaining a focus on collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience with RF/communications modules (GNSS, LoRa, BLE).
• Basic understanding of firmware for HW/SW integration.
• Safety-critical/high reliability development is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of hardware development for telecommunications devices.
• Conduct greenfield development with minimal supervision.
• Emphasize collaboration and knowledge sharing among team members.

Skills

PCB design and schematics

Problem-solving skills

Project ownership

Design for harsh environments

Rigorous testing experience

Job description

Job Description

This is a new role at an exciting and innovative technology start-up in Cheltenham. They are seeking a Senior/Lead Electronics Engineer to take ownership of hardware development for their range of products. The company develops telecommunications and monitoring devices for harsh environments worldwide.

The role primarily involves greenfield development with minimal supervision, so independence, problem-solving skills, and full ownership of electronics/hardware development are essential.

Role: Lead Electronics Engineer

Location: Cheltenham (on-site)

Salary: ~ £75,000

Essential skills:

• PCB design and schematics (any software package)
• Exposure to RF/communications modules such as GNSS, LoRa, BLE
• Basic understanding of firmware for HW/SW integration
• Project ownership and leadership across the entire product lifecycle
• Design for harsh environments
• Rigorous testing experience

Beneficial skills:

• Satellite communications industry experience
• Safety-critical/high reliability development

The company emphasizes knowledge sharing among team members, so collaboration is key.

This role is based on-site in Cheltenham, but flexible working hours are available to accommodate travel and family needs.

If you're interested, please apply below or contact me directly with any questions.

Cheers,
Nathan