Senior Electronics Engineer

Octagon Group; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Job summary

Octagon Group is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer in Bicester, Oxfordshire, for hybrid working. You will lead analogue and digital hardware design, develop embedded firmware, and drive products from concept through production.

The role requires strong electronics expertise, PCB tools knowledge, and experience guiding products to production, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative R&D team.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong experience in analogue and digital electronics design.
• Embedded firmware development experience.
• Knowledge of PCB design tools and development environments.
• Experience delivering products into full production.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analogue and digital electronic hardware.
• Develop embedded firmware for microprocessor-based products.
• Manage products through the full lifecycle from concept to production.
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Support EMC testing, product approvals and compliance activities.
• Design mechanical components, housings and test fixtures where required.
• Manage development projects, schedules and technical deliverables.
• Provide mentoring and technical support to junior engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.

Skills

Analogue electronics

Digital electronics

Embedded firmware

PCB design tools

Production readiness

EMC compliance

Wireless communication

Project management

Senior engineering experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics

Tools

ECAD tools

Job description

New Electronics Engineer Job - Senior

Bicester, Oxfordshire | Hybrid Working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Electronics Engineer to join an innovative technology company based in Bicester. This hybrid working job offers the chance to play a key role in the design and development of advanced electronic products from concept through to production.

This job would suit a highly skilled Senior Electronics Engineer with strong experience in analogue and digital electronics, embedded firmware development and full product lifecycle management. The successful candidate will join a growing R&D team and take ownership of complex hardware and software development projects while supporting the continued evolution of existing and new products.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Electronics Engineer job in Bicester, Oxfordshire.

• Design and develop analogue and digital electronic hardware.
• Develop embedded firmware for microprocessor-based products.
• Manage products through the full lifecycle from concept to production.
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Support EMC testing, product approvals and compliance activities.
• Design mechanical components, housings and test fixtures where required.
• Manage development projects, schedules and technical deliverables.
• Provide mentoring and technical support to junior engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.

Skills & Experience Required for the Senior Electronics Engineer job in Bicester, Oxfordshire.

• Degree qualified in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong experience in analogue and digital electronics design.
• Embedded firmware development experience.
• Knowledge of PCB design tools and development environments.
• Experience delivering products into full production.
• Understanding of EMC compliance and certification processes.
• Experience with Wi-Fi, cellular or other communication technologies.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Previous senior-level engineering experience.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Bicester-based job with flexible working options.
• Opportunity to work on innovative technology and product development.
• Collaborative engineering environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

This Senior Electronics Engineer job in Bicester is ideal for a technically strong engineer looking to take ownership of complex development projects while working within a forward-thinking and innovative organisation