Senior Electronic Systems Engineer

ACS Executive Search & Coaching; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in precision metrology is hiring a Senior Electronic Systems Engineer in Leicester. The successful candidate will engage in the design and development of advanced electronic systems, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept through production. Ideal applicants have a degree in Electronic Engineering, extensive experience with embedded systems, and a proactive mindset aimed at driving quality and innovation.

Benefits

1pm Friday finish

Flexible work culture

25 days holiday

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Optional private healthcare

Career development support

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a Senior Design Engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with full system architecture.
• Knowledge of pre-compliance testing principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop prototypes and prepare production-ready designs.
• Lead project design reviews.
• Contribute to product quality assurance through automated testing.

Skills

Embedded electronics design

Signal conditioning

Analytical problem-solving

Motor drives

Education

Degree in Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

PCB layout tools

Microsoft Office

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Job vacancy - Senior Electronic Systems Engineer

Position: Senior Electronic Systems Engineer

Reference: EDacs1596

Location: Leicester

Salary: Dependent on experience

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The Senior Electronics Systems Engineer will play a critical role in the design and development of electronic systems for precision metrology products. The role spans the full product lifecycle - from concept and prototyping to production and aftersales support - with a focus on embedded systems, signal processing, and motor control.

Key Responsibilities

• Derive electronics architecture and system performance specifications from product requirements.
• Develop prototypes, run testing, and prepare production-ready designs.
• Lead project design reviews and support overall project planning and risk management.
• Document and support the transition of products into manufacturing.
• Contribute to product quality assurance through automated testing.
  
  

Essential Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience in embedded electronics design, including modules and full system architecture.
• Knowledge of motor drives, transducers, signal conditioning, and display systems.
• Experience with pre-compliance testing (EMI, ESD) and DfX principles.
• Strong analytical and practical problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in PCB layout tools and Microsoft Office.
  
  

Desirable Skills

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Background in precision engineering, machine tools, or automation.
• Supplier engagement experience and use of MATLAB or C/C# programming.
• Experience in prototyping and new product introduction.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• At least 3 years' experience in a Senior Design Engineering role across the full product lifecycle.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing engineering, test processes, and quality systems.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about technology.
• Confident, proactive, and capable of mentoring junior engineers.
• Flexible and inquisitive, with a continuous improvement mindset.
  
  

Benefits

• 1pm Friday finish and flexible work culture.
• 25 days holiday (plus Christmas closure).
• Competitive salary, life assurance, and pension scheme.
• Optional private healthcare and wellness perks via Perkbox.
• Career development and mentoring support.
• Free on-site parking and electric vehicle charging.
  
  

ACS are recruiting for a Senior Electronic Systems Engineer. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Senior Electronic Systems Engineer submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Senior Electronic Systems Engineer. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Senior Electronic Systems Engineer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Senior Electronic Systems Engineer role you desire.

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