Principal Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer in Milton

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer to join a team developing innovative medical and technology products, taking ideas from concept through to manufacture for some of the world's leading companies. The business has expanded its global capability while maintaining a reputation for exceptional engineering, strong project leadership, and delivery within regulated and safety-critical markets. This role sits within a rapidly growing technical team developing complex electromechanical products from concept through to manufacture. This position is ideal for an experienced Principal Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer looking to step into a principal-level role, lead multidisciplinary teams, and take ownership of full product architectures while contributing to business growth and client development.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop electronics and embedded software (C/C++) for diverse and technically complex new products.
• Lead the integration of electromechanical product designs through to manufacture and production transfer.
• Take technical ownership of product architecture from concept generation through to launch.
• Deliver technical progress to clients and, over time, lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Contribute to requirements definition, specification development, schematic capture, PCB layout, hardware bring-up, debugging, and product validation.
• Support project planning, resourcing, and leadership activities.
• Build strong client relationships and support the conversion of new opportunities into commercial contracts.

Requirements:

• Proven industry experience designing, prototyping, and testing electronic circuits and systems, including embedded software development in C/C++.
• Strong practical electronics skills including soldering, PCB rework/modification, wiring, and use of common laboratory test equipment.
• Experience across the electronic product development lifecycle from concept through to prototype and manufacture.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-disciplinary teams, with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• A First or 2:1 degree in Engineering from a leading university (UK top 10 or equivalent).
• Eligibility to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available).
• Experience in project planning, leadership, or team coordination would be advantageous.

Working Pattern & Benefits:

• Full-time, permanent role.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Career development support including mentoring and personal training budgets.
• Opportunity to work on innovative, safety-critical products in regulated international markets.
• Exposure to multinational clients and potential travel opportunities.
• Ethical working environment focused on improving lives through engineering excellence.

To apply please send your CV to (url removed), or for more information contact Mike Belmar on (phone number removed).