Senior Electronics Engineer

Kinneir Dufort; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Hybrid working policy

Private healthcare

Enhanced parental leave

Pension salary exchange

25 days holiday + purchase options

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work & EV Lease

Death in service (x4)

Job summary

Ensera Design, a world-class innovation and product development consultancy, seeks a Senior Electronics Engineer to design and develop electronic systems within the Electronics & Software team. You will consult with clients, apply first principles, and guide concepts to production, with opportunities to lead projects and proposals.

The role is based in Bristol with hybrid/partial home working; a 38-hour week is typical, and part-time options may be considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Degree (2:1) in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of analogue circuit design principles.
• Experience with 32-bit ARM MCUs (e.g., STM32).
• Solid understanding of wired/wireless protocols: I2C, UART, SPI, Bluetooth LE, USB, Ethernet.
• Good PCB layout practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic systems within the Electronics & Software team.
• Lead projects, proposal writing, planning, specification development and reporting.
• Consult with clients to understand challenges and translate into viable solutions.
• Take concepts through to production using first principles, experimentation and simulation.

Skills

Analogue circuit design

32-bit ARM (STM32)

PCB layout

C/C++ embedded

I2C/UART/SPI/Bluetooth LE/USB/Ethernet

Presentation & stakeholder comms

Project leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Ensera Design is a world-class user-centred innovation and product development consultancy, specializing in the medical and consumer health sectors with offices in Bristol, Colorado and New Jersey. As part of Ensera, we collaborate globally with contract manufacturing facilities in Europe, the USA, and Asia.

We are currently seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer looking to combine their well-established engineering expertise and consultancy skills to the development of new products and technologies. This is primarily a full-time role (38 hours per week) based out of our Bristol office however a proportion of the work can be conducted at home and we will consider the possibility of part-time working for the right candidate.

As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of electronic systems as part of the Electronics & Software team. You will consult with clients to understand their challenges and use your creative and technical skills to identify and bring to life solutions. You will use your knowledge of electronic and physical first principles, analytical skills, practical experimentation, and simulation skills to take electronic systems from concepts through to production. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, proposal writing, planning, specification development and presenting project activities.

About you

You will use your knowledge of electronic and physical first principles, analytical skills, practical experimentation, and simulation skills to take electronic systems from concepts through to production. Your keen eye for detail, excellent organisation and time management will be central to your role as a consultant, where you will have the opportunity to lead small projects, contribute to project planning, proposal writing, specification development and reporting on project activities.

Your skills and experience

Whilst you do not need to meet all of these points, please ensure you meet the majority of them before making an application.

• A degree (2:1) or above in Electronics Engineering or associated course
• Knowledge of analogue circuit design principles
• Experience with 32-bit ARM micro-controllers (e.g. STM32)
• A solid understanding of common wired and wireless communications protocols including I2C, UART, SPI, Bluetooth LE, USB, Ethernet etc.
• An understanding of good practice in PCB layout
• Confidence and authority when presenting approaches and decisions
• Great people skills and an ability to collaborate in project teams
• Commercial awareness and be able to manage your time within defined timescales
• An ability to communicate with stakeholders internally and externally at all levels of a project and to see situations from their perspectives

Desirable experience

• Experience of working in a consultancy environment
• Medical device development experience including EN 60601
• Experience with low power circuit design
• Experience designing and testing for compliance, CE/FCC, EMC, radio, safety etc
• Experience developing systems from concept to design for manufacture
• Experience conducting FMEAs
• Experience using Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Basic knowledge of embedded software development in C/C++

For this role we are considering a salary of up to £65,000. Please note we ask you to provide your expected salary as part of your application, this helps us understand how you view your experience against the role's scope.

Why work with us?

Ensera Design offers interesting and varied work combined with a supportive team culture to provide a stimulating environment where you will have the opportunity to develop and learn from others. We offer flexible working policies where working patterns are agreed with our line managers, taking into account the role, needs of the individual, and the team.

We recognise that we are only as good as our people and we know how important it is to support our team.

We offer:

• Performance-related company-wide bonus.
• Flexible hybrid working in line with our core hours (Mon-Thu, 9:30am-12:00pm & 2:00pm-4:00pm; Fri, 9:30am-12:00pm).
• Private healthcare for you and your family.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Salary exchange pension scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to one working week and additional days for length of service.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and digital wellbeing platform.
• Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle Lease schemes.
• Death in service (x4 gross salary).
• Training and development opportunities, including dedicated learning days and regular knowledge-sharing sessions.
• A free lunch the first Monday of every month alongside our company-wide meeting.
• Free breakfast every Wednesday, and plenty of opportunities to socialise, including team-organised activities, summer and Christmas parties, and more.

About us

We are based in an iconic Grade II listed building in the heart of Bristol. Our vibrant workspace houses state-of-the-art labs, a design studio, usability suites, and collaborative meeting spaces. Nestled in a lively neighbourhood with independent shops, we're just a short walk from Park Street, the Harbourside, and St. Nick's Markets.

We are proud of our values:

• Find a way: We work as one team, combining our knowledge and experience to unite around a shared goal. We trust each other and do what's needed to get things done and exceed expectations.
• Pull together: We believe anything is possible. When faced with challenges we take the initiative, using our creative spirit and determination to find bold solutions and deliver results that move us forward.
• Care: We act with integrity, take pride in our work, and support each other. We each play our part to make a positive impact for our customers, our colleagues, and our planet.

Our diverse, multidisciplinary team spans research, design, human factors, engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, and beyond. Together, we deliver cutting-edge solutions for clients ranging from global leaders to innovative start-ups, with a particular focus on medical devices, drug delivery, orthopaedics, and diagnostics.

Do we sound like a good match for you?

At Ensera Design we believe that designing for people means including all people, starting with the team behind the work. Our human-centred design ethos is rooted in empathy, and our values - pull together, find a way, and care - guide us in building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we design for.

We know that different perspectives lead to better ideas, stronger collaboration, and more meaningful outcomes.

Polite notice for agencies

We appreciate the interest from recruitment partners; however, we are managing this hiring process directly and ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this role. Unsolicited CVs will be considered as a gift to Ensera Design.