Principal Electronics Engineer

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 of the Principal Electronics & Software Product Engineer (Cambridge):

• 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 of the Principal Electronics & Software Product Engineer (Cambridge):

• 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