Senior Electronics Engineer in Bristol

Job DescriptionSenior Electronics Engineer\n
Bristol – Hybrid Working (3 office days a week)\n
Monday to Friday\n
£60,000 - £75,000 DOE\n
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\n An exciting opportunity for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join a growing hardware team developing innovative, high-quality electronic products. You’ll take a lead role across electronics design, embedded systems and product development, while supporting the wider engineering team with technical guidance and mentoring.\n
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\n The role is hands-on and will involve taking projects from initial concept through to testing, validation and production.\n
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Key Responsibilities:\n
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• Lead the design and development of complex electronic systems and product platforms.

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• Own key hardware areas including embedded controllers, audio, sensors, thermal management, HMI and related firmware interfaces.

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• Produce circuit designs, schematics and PCB layouts, ensuring designs are reliable and suitable for manufacture.

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• Contribute to embedded firmware development and code reviews using C/C++ and Zephyr RTOS.

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• Develop effective testing strategies and support automated testing and CI processes.

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• Lead hardware and firmware verification, validation and compliance activities.

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• Maintain accurate BOMs, technical drawings and manufacturing documentation.

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• Investigate quality issues and drive improvements across products and processes.

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• Support risk assessments, DFMEA and engineering controls in line with relevant standards.

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• Provide technical input into future platforms, technologies and product roadmaps.

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• Build strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners.

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• Work closely with Quality, Production, Repairs and other technical teams to resolve issues and improve product performance.

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• Mentor and support other engineers within the team.

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The Ideal Candidate:\n
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• Strong experience in electronics engineering, covering analogue, digital and power electronics.

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• Proven experience with circuit design, schematic capture and PCB development.

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• Experience developing embedded C/C++ firmware, ideally with Zephyr RTOS and modern microcontrollers.

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• Knowledge of hardware testing, verification, validation and automated test environments.

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• Understanding of EMC and electrical safety requirements, particularly IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2.

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• Experience with engineering risk management, DFMEA and regulatory documentation.

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• A good understanding of manufacturing, DFM/DFA and supplier management.

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• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly.

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• A proactive, collaborative approach and the confidence to take ownership of complex projects.

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• Experience within medical, assistive or accessibility technology would be advantageous.

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What’s on Offer:\n
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• Hybrid working with a minimum of three days per week in the Bristol office.

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• 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays.

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• Pension, life assurance and income protection.

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• Private medical insurance.

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• Flexible working and wellbeing benefits.

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• Training and development opportunities.

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• Cycle-to-work and EV salary sacrifice schemes.

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• A supportive, collaborative working environment with opportunities to make a genuine impact through innovative technology.

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