Principal Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer

Redline Group - Specialist Recruitment for Technology & Electronics Companies; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group is seeking a Principal Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer to join a Cambridge-based team responsible for developing innovative medical and technology products from concept through to manufacture.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, own full product architectures, and contribute to business growth and client development in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, prototyping, and testing electronic circuits and systems with embedded C/C++.
• Strong soldering, PCB rework/modification, wiring, and lab equipment skills.
• Lifecycle experience from concept through to manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Develop electronics and embedded software for new products.
• Lead integration through to manufacture and production transfer.
• Take ownership of product architecture from concept to launch.
• Deliver technical progress to clients and lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Contribute to requirements, specification, schematic capture, PCB layout, hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation.
• Support project planning, resourcing, and leadership.
• Build client relationships and support conversion to contracts.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Technical leadership

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Engineering degree (UK Top 10)

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer to join a team developing innovative medical and technology products, taking ideas from concept through to manufacture for some of the world's leading companies.

The business has expanded its global capability while maintaining a reputation for exceptional engineering, strong project leadership, and delivery within regulated and safety-critical markets. This role sits within a rapidly growing technical team developing complex electromechanical products from concept through to manufacture

This position is ideal for an experienced Principal Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer looking to step into a principal-level role, lead multidisciplinary teams, and take ownership of full product architectures while contributing to business growth and client development.

Main Responsibilities of the Principal Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer (Cambridge)

• Develop electronics and embedded software(C/C++) for diverse and technically complex new products
• Lead the integration of electromechanical product designs through to manufacture and production transfer
• Take technical ownership of product architecture from concept generation through to launch
• Deliver technical progress to clients and, over time, lead multidisciplinary project teams
• Contribute to requirements definition, specification development, schematic capture, PCB layout, hardware bring-up, debugging, and product validation
• Support project planning, resourcing, and leadership activities
• Build strong client relationships and support the conversion of new opportunities into commercial contracts

Requirements of the Principal Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer(Cambridge):

• Proven industry experience designing, prototyping, and testing electronic circuits and systems, including embedded software development in C/C++
• Strong practical electronics skills including soldering, PCB rework/modification, wiring, and use of common laboratory test equipment
• Experience across the electronic product development lifecycle from concept through to prototype and manufacture
• Ability to work effectively within cross-disciplinary teams, with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• A First or 2:1 degree in Engineering from a leading university (UK top 10 or equivalent)
• Eligibility to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available)
• Experience in project planning, leadership, or team coordination would be advantageous