Senior Electronics Design Engineer - Mixed Signal

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of fire detection systems in Cambourne is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer. The role involves leading the design and development of advanced electronic circuits and ensuring robust designs suitable for high-risk environments. Candidates should have a degree in Electronics or a related field, along with strong experience in circuit design and project leadership. This is an opportunity to contribute to life-saving technology in a forward-thinking company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in analogue and digital circuit design, including schematic capture.
• Strong background in project ownership and mentoring.
• Experience with regulated or high-risk products, ideally including ATEX.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex electronic circuits.
• Provide technical leadership through the product lifecycle.
• Ensure robust designs for safety-critical applications.

Skills

Analogue and digital circuit design

Project ownership and team leadership

Experience with ATEX or safety-critical standards

Education

Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Altium 365

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join a Cambourne, Cambridgeshire based market-leading manufacturer of specialist fire detection systems. Their innovative products are trusted globally in high-stakes environments such as museums, warehouses, theatres, and even commercial aviation.

As a Senior Electronics Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in leading and mentoring a team of talented engineers. You'll bring technical expertise, strategic insight, and a passion for delivering exceptional electronic designs that make a tangible difference in the real world.

Key Responsibilities of this Cambourne, Cambridgeshire based Senior Electronics Design Engineer job:

• Lead the design and development of complex analogue and digital electronic circuits, including schematic capture, component selection, and design reviews.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership throughout the entire electronics product lifecycle - from concept, feasibility, and design, through to prototyping, testing, certification (including ATEX), and production handover.
• Ensure robust designs suitable for high-reliability and safety-critical applications, including high-risk and ATEX-certified environments.
• Plan, manage, and oversee project delivery, ensuring alignment with technical and commercial objectives.

Skills & Experience Required for this Senior Electronics Design Engineer job:

• Proven experience in analogue and digital circuit design, including schematic capture and verification using tools like Altium 365
• Strong senior-level background with project ownership, team leadership, and mentoring responsibilities.
• Industry experience with regulated or high-risk products ideally including ATEX or other safety-critical standards
• Degree-qualified in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking Cambourne, Cambridgeshire based business that values innovation, continuous improvement, and the development of its people-all while delivering life-saving technology.