Senior Electronics Engineer

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Senior Electronics Engineer role at a small, IPO-minded company in the Cambridge area offers design autonomy across multiple high-value projects. You’ll work with the Head of Hardware on product development, quality-driven processes, and opportunities to broaden into related fields such as optics and software.

The position prioritizes strong electronics design fundamentals, collaboration in a compact team, and willingness to take on diverse responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of digital electronics design experience.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design.
• Strong communication and ability to work in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Hardware on diverse design projects.
• Take ownership and contribute to process and quality improvements.
• Collaborate across disciplines including optics, software, and physics.

Skills

Digital electronics

Schematic capture

PCB design

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

KiCAD

Xilinx FPGA

Linux

Git

Python

C/C++

CANbus

USB

Job description

This small but successful company has recently been through an IPO and is expanding the team. They specialize in high-value equipment, selling to some of the world’s most high-profile companies across four key industries. Much of their value is embedded in their intellectual property.

They are currently seeking a motivated and talented Electronics Engineer to join their team to work alongside the Head of Hardware on various aspects of their products as they transition toward a more process- and quality-driven future on the stock market.

The role offers challenging and interesting work, including numerous new design projects, the freedom to make decisions, and variety. There are also opportunities to explore other disciplines such as Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Software, and Optics if you have the knowledge.

Senior Electronics Engineer requirements

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in digital electronics design
• Schematic capture
• PCB Design
• Strong drive, confidence, and excellent communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a small company environment
• Willingness to take on diverse roles and responsibilities

Senior Electronics Engineer desirable Skills

• Background in physics or experience with optical products
• Python, embedded software, C/C++, Git
• KiCAD
• FPGA development (Xilinx ideal)
• Linux
• CANbus, USB

Position: Senior Electronics Engineer

Location: Cambridge Research Park

Salary: £45k - £60k

Key Skills: digital electronics

Desirable skills: FPGA, Software development, Physics or optics.