Research And Development Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Portishead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering company in Portishead seeks a curious and hands-on R&D Engineer (Electronics & Electrical) to be part of a dynamic team. This role involves cutting-edge research, prototyping sensor technologies, and collaboration with industry experts. Ideal candidates should have a Master's in a related field and strong experience in electronics design and simulation tools. Join a team that values creativity and sees your work make a real-world impact.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on impactful projects

Collaboration with experts across engineering and academia

Supportive and innovative team environment

Qualifications

• Master’s (or higher) in relevant field is essential.
• Strong experience in electronics/electrical design and simulation tools is required.
• Hands-on lab skills including soldering and testing prototypes are needed.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language is necessary.
• A genuine curiosity and drive to solve complex problems is expected.
• Excellent communication skills are vital.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in electronics and electrical engineering.
• Develop and prototype sensor-based condition monitoring technologies.
• Support product development by transferring innovative designs into commercial applications.
• Get hands-on with testing and commissioning in both lab and field.
• Contribute to patents and technical papers.
• Integrate new technologies into the wider portfolio.

Skills

Electronics/electrical design

Simulation tools (LTSPICE, Matlab, Altium)

Lab skills (soldering, wiring)

Programming (Python or C)

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Mathematics

Job description

Overview

R&D Engineer (Electronics & Electrical)

Portishead | Permanent | Full-time

An innovative engineering business at the forefront of subsea energy and rail technology is looking for a curious and hands-on R&D Engineer (Electronics & Electrical) to join their growing team.

This is a chance to be part of a company that thrives on creativity, technical excellence, and collaboration. Engineers here are encouraged to push boundaries, bring ideas to life, and see their work go from concept through to real-world application.

The Role

Working closely with the R&D Engineering Manager and a multi-disciplinary team, the R&D Engineer will:

• Carry out cutting-edge research into electronics and electrical engineering challenges, modelling and simulating new approaches.
• Develop and prototype sensor-based condition monitoring technologies, taking concepts through proof-of-concept to working solutions.
• Support product development by transferring innovative designs into commercial applications.
• Get hands-on with testing and commissioning, both in the lab and out in the field.
• Contribute to patents, technical papers, and collaborations with academia, keeping the business at the forefront of research and industry knowledge.
• Play a key role in cross-functional projects, ensuring new technologies integrate seamlessly into the wider portfolio.

This role offers the rare opportunity to work across the full R&D spectrum – from blue-sky thinking and prototyping, to hands-on testing, right through to seeing products make a tangible impact in critical industries.

What They’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A Master’s (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar.
• Strong experience in electronics/electrical design and simulation tools (e.g. LTSPICE, Matlab, Altium).
• Hands-on lab skills including soldering, wiring, and testing prototypes with a wide range of equipment.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python or C).
• A genuine curiosity and drive to solve complex problems, explore new technologies, and learn continuously.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to share findings in papers, presentations, and conferences.

Why Join?

This is more than a job – it’s a chance to:

• Work on projects that directly shape the future of critical industries.
• Collaborate with experts across engineering, research, and academia.
• Be part of a supportive, innovative, and dynamic team where your contributions are recognised and valued.
• Develop your career in a business that’s scaling and investing heavily in R&D.

If you’re an engineer who thrives on variety, loves taking ideas from concept to reality, and wants to see your work make a genuine difference, this role offers the perfect platform.