Senior Electronics Design Engineer - Mixed Signal in Cambourne, Cambridgeshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of fire detection systems in Cambourne is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer. You'll lead the design of complex electronic circuits and guide projects from concept through to production. The ideal candidate has experience with safety-critical products, project ownership, and holds a degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering. This role promises a working environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing circuits, both analogue and digital.
• Strong background in project management and team leadership.
• Experience with regulated products, especially in safety-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electronic circuits.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure designs meet high-reliability and safety standards.
• Manage project delivery aligned with technical and commercial goals.

Skills

Analogue and digital circuit design

Project ownership and team leadership

Experience with ATEX standards

Education

Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium 365

Job description

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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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

If this could be of interest, send your CV to (url removed) or call Ben on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed).

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