Senior Electronic Engineer - Firmware

WEG Tech; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to design robust products and oversee PCB design for new electronics. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in electronic engineering and extensive experience in embedded software and hardware design. This role offers a hybrid work schedule, requiring three days in the office for hands-on development. Strong communication skills and proficiency in digital electronics design are essential. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in delivering digital electronics designs from concept to production.
• Familiarity with standard interface busses such as SPI, I2C, UART & USB.
• Knowledge of test & verification techniques in product lifecycle development.

Responsibilities

• Design robust products from concepts, providing innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Oversee PCB design and layout, ensuring high-quality results.
• Capture and implement design requirements in collaboration with teams.

Skills

Embedded software design

PCB Design & layout

Strong communication skills

Circuit analysis

Digital electronics design

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering or equivalent

Tools

Embedded C on microcontrollers

Job description

We are working with an innovative product development team who are seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer with extensive experience of embedded software and hardware design to work on an exciting range of new products.

The R&D team has existing and well-established capabilities in electronic hardware, embedded software, cloud & backend software and mobile app development, and this position will support the success of current and future products in the marketplace.

The team environment allows a hybrid weekly working pattern of 3 days per week in the office, where more hands on and physical tests and development activities can be achieved in a modern and well-equipped facility.

Responsibilities

• Design of robust products from concepts, bringing innovative solutions to complex problems
• Hands on development and project ownership
• Oversee PCB design and layout, ensuring best practice and high-quality results
• Write and specify test plans for hardware verification and production testing
• Support environmental and EMC testing during qualification
• Perform circuit analysis including power consumption, component tolerance & reliability
• Capture and implement design requirements in collaboration with other teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience of delivering digital electronics designs from concept to production, preferably with a focus on battery powered, microprocessor-based applications
• Be technically fluent in hardware with some experience of embedded software
• Good exposure to PCB Design & layout
• Familiarity with standard interface busses such as SPI, I2C, UART & USB
• Product development with regards to DFx (design for safety, testability, and manufacturability)
• Knowledge of test & verification techniques in support of product lifecycle development
• Experience of using embedded C on microcontrollers
• Strong communication skills, both written & verbal.
• Full product life cycle development & management
• Production test development & operation when working with in-house or contract manufacturers
• Experience with battery powered Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi devices (Desirable)
• Some experience of analogue electronics design would be advantageous
• Technical fluency in any of the following: Mechanical or industrial design; Manufacturing engineering or factory test setups

Please note that this position requires good experience in Embedded and Firmware Electronics, which should have been gained through post studies experience in industry. This role would not suit a recent graduate or someone with limit years industry experience.

Please also note that unfortunately this position will not offer sponsorship, and all applicants should already be eligible to work in the UK without the need for additional visa status.