Principal Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer

Redline Group Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Mentoring and personal training budget

Travel opportunities

Performance-based bonus structure

Job summary

Redline Group Ltd in Cambridge is seeking a Principal Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer to lead electronics and embedded software development for innovative products. You will own architecture and drive integration from concept to launch, coordinating cross‑disciplinary teams and delivering progress to clients in regulated markets.

The role offers a full‑time permanent position with a competitive salary and a performance‑based bonus structure.

Qualifications

• Proven industry experience designing, prototyping and testing electronic circuits and systems with embedded software in C/C++.
• Strong practical electronics skills including soldering, PCB rework/modification, wiring and use of common lab test equipment.
• Experience across the product development lifecycle from concept to manufacture and transfer.

Responsibilities

• Develop electronics and embedded software(C/C++) for diverse and technically complex new products.
• Lead integration of electromechanical designs through to manufacture and production transfer.
• Own product architecture from concept generation through to launch.
• Deliver progress to clients and lead multidisciplinary project teams over time.
• Contribute to requirements, specifications, schematic capture, PCB layout, hardware bring‑up, debugging and validation.
• Support project planning, resourcing and leadership activities.
• Build client relationships and help convert opportunities into contracts.

Skills

Embedded software development (C/C++)

Electronics design & prototyping

Soldering & PCB rework

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Effective communication & presentation

Education

First or 2:1 degree in Engineering (UK top 10 or equivalent)

Tools

Laboratory test equipment

Schematic capture & PCB layout

Job description

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

Working Pattern & Benefits:

• Full-time, permanent role
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure
• Career development support including mentoring and personal training budgets
• Opportunity to work on innovative, safety-critical products in regulated international markets
• Exposure to multinational clients and potential travel opportunities
• Ethical working environment focused on improving lives through engineering excellence