Product Development Lead - Electronic Design Bias in Bedford

Product Development Lead – Electronic Design Bias
Location: Bedford (Office-based)
Salary: £70,000–£90,000 DOE + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Electronics | IoT | Smart Tech

Join a market-leading technology company developing intelligent, connected products trusted by some of the world\’s largest and most recognisable brands. As Product Development Lead, you\’ll play a pivotal role in delivering next-generation electronics at the forefront of innovation in IoT and smart tech.

This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role for an experienced electronic design engineer ready to shape future products, build a high-performing development team, and influence the technical direction of a fast-growing company.

What You\’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary in-house R&D team (hardware, firmware, cloud, and app)
• Own the hardware and electronic design process from concept through to production
• Drive end-to-end product development, including architecture, testing, and manufacturing support
• Apply your deep expertise in circuit design and embedded systems to create cutting-edge products
• Contribute to technical strategy, resource planning, and recruitment as the team grows
• Solve complex problems and support continuous improvement across the engineering function

What You\’ll Bring:

• Degree in Electronics Engineering (or related field)
• Proven expertise in PCB design as well as knowledge of embedded software development.
• Experience designing circuits, capturing schematics, and validating hardware
• Previous experience within in a technical leadership or product development management role
• Familiar with agile working, electronics testing tools, and lab diagnostics
• Knowledge of EMC and compliance considerations
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style

What\’s in It for You?

• Work on technically exciting, high-quality products used by major global companies
• Be part of a growing UK tech success story delivering real innovation
• Shape your own team, processes, and technical roadmap in a leadership role
• Long-term career progression with the autonomy to make a real impact
• A modern, well-equipped development environment and a company that invests in R&D

To Apply:
Contact Lewis Phillips at or 01582 369359 for a confidential chat.