Senior Electronics Engineer
7 days ago
Oxford
Senior Electronics Engineer Location: Oxfordshire Department: Engineering / R&D Reporting to: Electronics Manager Employment Type: Full-time About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Electronics Engineer to lead the design, development and release of production-quality electronic hardware and embedded firmware. Reporting to the Electronics Manager, you will take end-to-end ownership of product development, working across the full lifecycle from concept and feasibility through to production release and ongoing product support. This is a hands-on engineering role with a strong focus on hardware design, while also requiring experience in embedded firmware development. You will play a key role in delivering robust, manufacturable and compliant products into full production. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design and development of complex electronic hardware for new and existing products., • Design digital and analogue circuits and microprocessor-based systems., • Develop embedded firmware including requirements capture, design, implementation, testing and release., • Take ownership of product development from concept through to production release., • Ensure designs are robust, manufacturable and production-ready., • Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles., • Support product approval processes, including EMC testing and certification., • Implement wired and wireless communication technologies such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity., • Support the transition from prototype to full manufacturing., • Work collaboratively with R&D, Production and Marketing teams to deliver successful products., • Identify opportunities for product improvements and new product development., • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers. Required Skills & Experience • Degree in Electronics Engineering or a closely related discipline., • Strong background in electronic hardware design., • Expert knowledge of digital and analogue electronics., • Proven experience in embedded firmware development for microprocessor-based systems., • Experience delivering production-ready electronic products., • Experience working across the full product lifecycle from concept to production., • Practical knowledge of DFM/DFA principles., • Experience supporting EMC compliance and product certification., • Experience with communication technologies such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity., • Experience contributing to multiple product releases. Personal Attributes • Strong ownership and delivery mindset., • Ability to manage complex development tasks and meet project deadlines., • Comfortable working in cross-functional engineering teams., • Able to challenge assumptions constructively and drive continuous improvement., • Willing to mentor and support junior engineers., • Demonstrates a commitment to learning and professional development. Why Join This Company? • Work on innovative electronic products from concept to production, • Join a collaborative engineering team, • Opportunity to own product development and influence design decisions, • Contribute directly to real-world products delivered to market If you are an experienced electronics engineer with strong hardware design and embedded firmware experience, we would love to hear from you.