Senior Electronics Engineer

EA Technology; Ledsham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology development company is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer in Ledsham, UK. The role involves leading the full lifecycle development of electronic products, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electronic engineering, project management skills, and the ability to lead specialized teams. The position offers a hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including career development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary up to £65,000

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Pension contributions of 8%

Private Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Professional Electronic Engineering.
• Experience in full product lifecycle management.
• Ability to lead and manage engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle development of electronic products.
• Design and validate electronic aspects to meet regulatory standards.
• Produce technical documentation and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Professional Electronic Engineering

Communication

Leadership

Presentation

Firmware Development (C, C++)

Python for test scripts

Project Management

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Education

Chartered Engineer status or progressing

Job description

Due to an internal promotion, we have a vacancy for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join our fantastic Development Team. You will be working closely with a talented team of people with many years' industry experience who are supportive, collaborative and very inclusive.

Hybrid role

Hybrid role that will require onsite in Capenhurst near Chester on an ad hoc basis: some weeks 0 days, some weeks 3-5 days. Please apply ONLY if you live within a reasonable commuting distance.

About the role

• Lead the full lifecycle development of electronic elements of products, including analogue and digital electronics.
• Design, analyse, validate and verify the electronic aspects of products, ensuring they meet the latest regulatory standards (e.g., EMC, LVD, CE, UKCA).
• Produce high-quality technical documentation and collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure the successful delivery of products.
• Take ownership of projects, driving quality and process improvements as the scale of product deployment increases.

Qualifications

• Considerable proven experience in Professional Electronic Engineering.
• Strong skills in communication, leadership and presentation.
• A solid track record of designing products that meet regulatory requirements including documentation support.
• Experience in full product lifecycle management from specification to manufacturing and deployment.
• Ability to lead and manage projects including overseeing teams of engineers.
• Flexibility and adaptability to prioritise changing needs.
• Have Chartered Engineer status or progressing toward this.
• Experience with firmware development (C, C++) and python for test scripts.
• Experience managing projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of the electricity industry or control room applications would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Up to £65,000.
• Career development opportunities: genuine pathways for growth.
• Work-life balance: flexible working options.
• Holidays: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an extra day for every three years completed (up to 30 days). Ability to buy an additional 5 days.
• Pension contributions of 8% from the employer.
• Comprehensive benefits: Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness cover.
• Private Medical Insurance (single cover).
• A truly collaborative and supportive work environment where amazing colleagues inspire each other.