At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of innovative electronics and software for medical products.
- Company: Specialist product design consultancy with a focus on engineering excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, career development support, and travel opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving lives through engineering.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the medical industry while leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in electronics design, embedded software, and strong teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Electronics & Software Product Engineer to join a specialist product design consultancy focused on developing innovative technologies for multinational clients across the medical industry. 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 electronics or electromechanical product development 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
- 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
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.
Principal Electronics & Software Product Engineer in Cambridge employer: Redline Group - Specialist Recruitment for Technology & Electronics Companies
Redline Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration across its three sites in Surrey. With a strong emphasis on career progression and personal development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance within the company, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about engineering and R&D.
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Redline Group - Specialist Recruitment for Technology & Electronics Companies Recruitment Team
