Senior Electronic Design Engineer

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Role: Senior (Electronics) Hardware Engineer

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £ genuinely competitive

Onsite role 4x days per week

An Exciting Opportunity to Shape the Future of Advanced Technology

Are you an experienced Electronics Hardware Engineer looking to work at the cutting edge of technology? This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, research-driven company that is revolutionizing industries with innovative solutions in medical imaging, defence, real-time process monitoring, and digital twins.

As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing ground-breaking technologies from concept to production. You will be part of a high-performing R&D team that thrives on innovation, problem-solving, and collaboration. If you're passionate about pushing technological boundaries and want to work on impactful, real-world applications, this is the role for you.

What You'll Be Working On:

You will have the opportunity to develop advanced analogue and digital hardware using cutting-edge tomographic technologies. Your work will directly contribute to:

Decarbonization efforts through innovative flow metrology solutions.
Next-generation medical imaging, developing radiation-free, portable alternatives to MRI and X-ray technologies.
Defense and security applications, enabling advanced imaging without invasive methods.
Real-time industrial process monitoring, enhancing efficiency in pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and food production.
AI-driven Digital Twins, transforming industrial operations through machine learning and predictive analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

Own the full electronics design process, from concept to production.
Lead schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection.
Develop high-performance hardware, including FPGA, microcontroller, and signal processing solutions.
Ensure designs meet regulatory standards and industry compliance.
Collaborate with firmware and software teams to optimize performance.
Drive prototype builds, testing, and debugging to ensure world-class reliability.
Work in a SCRUM-based development environment, contributing to an agile and collaborative culture.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Strong background in electronics design (analogue & digital) and PCB layout.
Experience with FPGA, microprocessors, and high-speed communication interfaces.
Knowledge of power supply design, signal processing, and embedded systems.
Hands-on experience in designing for EMC compliance, manufacturing, and testing (DFM, DFT).
Ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative R&D environment.

Why Join Us?

Exciting & Meaningful Work - Be at the forefront of innovation, developing technology that makes a real impact.
Supportive & Collaborative Culture - Work in a high-performing team that values knowledge-sharing and creativity.
Professional Growth & Development - Gain hands-on experience with emerging technologies and career progression opportunities.
Flexible & Modern Work Environment - Enjoy a balance of office and remote working.
Fantastic Employee Benefits:
25 days annual leave (+ additional days with service).
Pension contributions & optional healthcare benefits.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Opportunities for team-building activities (e.g., company-sponsored sports teams).
Performance-based share options after 3 years.

How to apply?

Please send a CV to

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas

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