Principal Electronics Engineer

Fortress Recruit Limited; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering organization in Poole is seeking a Principal Electronic Design Engineer to lead electronic and electrical design projects. This full-time, permanent role involves designing reliable, efficient hardware and producing technical documentation. Candidates should possess a qualification in Electronics or Electrical Engineering and demonstrate experience in hardware development, particularly in power electronics. The role includes onsite responsibilities with some travel for technical support or installation activities.

Qualifications

• Proven background in electronic/electrical hardware development.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics and distribution.
• Experience supporting both new designs and legacy systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic hardware with emphasis on power supply.
• Produce schematics and PCB layouts using recognised CAD tools.
• Prepare technical documentation including specifications and test plans.

Skills

Electronic design

Power electronics

PCB layout

Technical documentation

System integration

Education

HNC in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Fortress Recruit is working with a well-established engineering organisation to appoint a talented Principal Electronic Design Engineer to their team in Poole.

This role provides the opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end electronic and electrical design projects, delivering high-quality solutions that support complex systems operating in demanding environments. You'll be at the forefront of designing reliable, efficient hardware that underpins next-generation technology.

Key responsibilities

• Designing and developing electronic hardware with emphasis on power supply and electrical distribution
• Producing schematics and PCB layouts using recognised CAD tools
• Preparing technical documentation including specifications, bills of materials, and test plans
• Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve seamless system integration
• Participating in validation, testing, and technical reviews throughout the design lifecycle
• Addressing obsolescence challenges and ensuring ongoing support for existing systems

Qualifications

• A qualification in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (HNC or higher)
• Proven background in electronic/electrical hardware development
• Strong knowledge of power electronics, power supply, and distribution
• Familiarity with complete product lifecycles, from concept through to manufacture
• Experience supporting both new designs and legacy systems

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering team where you'll work on products that are technically challenging and highly rewarding.

This is a full-time, permanent role based on-site in Poole, Dorset, with some travel to customer locations in the UK and overseas for technical support or installation activities.

For a confidential conversation or to request a full job description, please apply with your full CV or call Becki directly.