Senior Electronics Engineer

Sustainable Infrastructure; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Matched contributions 9%

Job summary

Sustainable Infrastructure in Exeter, UK, is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to lead the development of advanced electronic products from concept to certification.

You will work across PCB design, embedded systems, IoT and product certification, collaborating with firmware and mechanical teams in a flexible hybrid role.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary and a pension scheme, reflecting experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics or related field, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Experience with 32-bit MCUs and embedded systems.
• PCB design experience, preferably Altium Designer.
• Experience with IEC 61010, EMC, testing and certification.
• Strong fault-finding and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom PCBs.
• Take concepts from prototype to production-ready designs.
• Work with 32-bit MCUs and embedded systems.
• Lead supplier and partner communications.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Conduct testing, fault finding and optimization.
• Lead product certification activities (IEC 61010, EMC).
• Prepare technical reports and test documentation.
• Collaborate with firmware and mechanical teams.
• Support continuous improvement of existing products.

Skills

32-bit microcontrollers

IoT & embedded systems

PCB design

Embedded communications interfaces

EMC & safety standards

Testing & certification

Fault-finding & troubleshooting

Independent work

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

SPICE

Job description

Senior Electronics Engineer

Location: Exeter / Colyton, Devon, UK
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience
Benefits: Pension scheme with up to 9% matched contributions
Working Arrangement: Flexible hybrid/homeworking opportunities

About the Company

We are an innovative, fast-growing technology company developing advanced vibration control solutions for buildings and construction projects.

Our technology helps reduce vibration in buildings, enabling more efficient and sustainable construction while contributing to the industry's transition towards Carbon Net Zero.

Since our establishment in 2020, we have developed and commercialised an innovative active damping system that is now being deployed across a range of sectors internationally.

As the business continues to grow, we are expanding our engineering team to support the development of new products and technologies over the coming years.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Electronics Engineer to join a small, highly dynamic technical team.

You will play a key role in the development of new electronic products, taking projects from early-stage prototypes through testing, optimisation and certification to mature, market-ready products.

This is a hands-on engineering position offering the opportunity to work across electronics design, embedded systems, IoT, product development and certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Take electronic products from initial concept and prototypes through to production-ready designs.
• Work with 32-bit microcontrollers, IoT devices and embedded communication systems.
• Lead technical communication with suppliers and external partners.
• Identify, assess and mitigate technical risks throughout product development.
• Carry out testing, fault finding, troubleshooting and design optimisation.
• Lead product certification activities, particularly around IEC 61010 and EMC standards.
• Prepare and maintain technical reports, specifications and test documentation.
• Work closely with firmware, mechanical and other engineering disciplines.
• Support the continuous improvement and development of existing and future product ranges.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Chartered Engineer or near-chartered status preferred.
• Strong practical experience with 32-bit microcontrollers and embedded systems.
• Experience developing IoT devices and embedded communication interfaces.
• Strong PCB design experience, ideally using Altium Designer.
• Experience with electronics simulation tools such as SPICE.
• Good understanding of electrical safety, EMC and radio communications standards.
• Experience taking products through testing, certification and development into production.
• Strong fault-finding, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team