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Principal Electronics Engineer in Cleckheaton

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Futures are working with an established electronics business in West Yorkshire in their search for a Principal Electronics Engineer. This role will play a key part in shaping the technical direction of both new product development and existing product enhancement, within a business supplying complex solutions into major corporate customers.



As Principal Electronics Engineer, you will balance hands-on electronic design with technical leadership, supporting and guiding a small but developing engineering team. The role is predominantly hardware-focused, but you will retain involvement in embedded software and firmware development, making it ideal for an engineer who enjoys technical breadth alongside responsibility.



Principal Electronics Engineer – Role & Responsibilities – Electronics / Hardware / PCB / Embedded / RF



Take technical ownership of multiple electronics projects, including new designs and legacy product updates

Deliver hardware solutions to agreed timescales and commercial constraints

Design, develop and test electronic circuits, schematics and PCB layouts

Maintain involvement in embedded firmware, including hands-on coding where required

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support product delivery

Principal Electronics Engineer – Skills & Experience – Electronics / Hardware / PCB / Embedded / RF



Degree qualified in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

Strong experience in PCB schematic capture, layout and hardware design

Working knowledge of embedded processors and firmware development

Background within an SME environment supplying into larger customers

RF electronics experience would be highly advantageous

Proven experience providing technical leadership or mentoring within an engineering team

If you are an experienced electronics engineer looking to step into a technically influential role within a growing business, Futures would be keen to hear from you

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Principal Electronics Engineer in Cleckheaton

Cleckheaton, UK
Full time

Published on 01/28/2026

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