R&D Electronics Engineer – Embedded & Imaging

Thermoteknix Systems Ltd; Waterbeach; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermoteknix Systems Ltd in the UK is seeking an Electronics Engineer to design, develop, test, and support electronic hardware used across our ruggedised imaging products. You will collaborate with mechanical, firmware, software, and production teams to take concepts through prototype, verification, and manufacture, including test procedures and documentation.

The role requires strong analogue and digital design, PCB/layout experience, and practical hands‑on work with test equipment in a

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience designing electronic hardware for high‑performance products.
• Strong analogue and digital circuit design skills.
• PCB design and schematic capture experience.
• Experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers).
• Ability to debug complex electronic systems at board and system level.
• Understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGA interfaces, or sensor integration.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic circuits and assemblies for new and existing products.
• Produce schematics, PCB layout guidance, design calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Support analogue, digital, power, video, and embedded electronics.
• Work with firmware and software engineers to integrate electronics with FPGA, microcontroller, sensor, display, and communication interfaces.
• Carry out design verification, debugging, testing, and fault finding on prototypes and production hardware.
• Support environmental, EMC, and compliance testing where required.
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and product development planning.
• Work closely with mechanical engineers to ensure electronic designs are suitable for compact, ruggedised, and manufacturable products.
• Support transfer of new designs into production, including test procedures, manufacturing documentation, and production troubleshooting.
• Investigate component obsolescence, alternative parts, and design improvements.
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturing partners where required.
• Maintain high standards of design control, documentation, and configuration management.

Skills

Electronic design

Schematic capture

PCB design

Embedded systems

Debugging

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Electronic/Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Power supplies

Job description

Thermoteknix Systems Ltd in the UK is seeking an Electronics Engineer to design, develop, test, and support electronic hardware used across our ruggedised imaging products. You will collaborate with mechanical, firmware, software, and production teams to take concepts through prototype, verification, and manufacture, including test procedures and documentation.

The role requires strong analogue and digital design, PCB/layout experience, and practical hands‑on work with test equipment in a