Senior Embedded Systems Engineer – Hardware & PLM (Hybrid)

Rentokil Initial Careers; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme

23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefit

Healthcare

Free parking

Job summary

Rentokil Initial is seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer based near Waterlooville, Hampshire. You will lead hardware development, drive product optimization, and sustain engineering across global markets, bridging NPD and PLM processes.

Responsibilities include hardware and firmware governance, lifecycle management, and cross-functional leadership with QA, Supply Chain, IT, and Marketing to deliver robust, compliant electronics products.

Qualifications

• BSc or BEng (Hons) in Electronics Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Senior-level experience across the full product development lifecycle in a multinational environment.
• Strong hardware development, testing and risk mitigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware optimization and sustaining engineering for existing electronic products.
• Lead cross-functional product change and cost-optimization initiatives with Supply Chain, QA, IT, and Marketing.
• Oversee technical release management, product approvals, variant documentation, ECN processes.
• Document and oversee firmware/software modifications across connected devices.
• Partner with validation teams to ensure regulatory compliance across markets.
• Coordinate with external electronics suppliers, contract manufacturers, and assembly partners.

Skills

Analytical testing methods

Education

BSc/BEng in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

PCBA

JavaScript

Job description

Rentokil Initial is seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer based near Waterlooville, Hampshire. You will lead hardware development, drive product optimization, and sustain engineering across global markets, bridging NPD and PLM processes.

Responsibilities include hardware and firmware governance, lifecycle management, and cross-functional leadership with QA, Supply Chain, IT, and Marketing to deliver robust, compliant electronics products.