Electronic Design Engineer

Biggleswade, United Kingdom | Posted on 04/22/2025

An industry leader in high-precision instrumentation is seeking an experienced and hands-on Electronics Design Engineer to join its innovative, multi-disciplinary engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the complete design and development of complex electronic systems, supporting the creation of cutting-edge technology solutions used across critical industries.

This is a key engineering role involving hands-on PCB design, analogue/digital electronics development, and close interaction with firmware, software, and mechanical design teams throughout the entire product lifecycle.

• Lead the end-to-end design of complex,
  multi-layer PCBs
  , with proficiency in analogue and digital circuit design
  , using Cadence OrCAD and Allegro PCB Editor
  .
• Design bespoke, high-precision test and machine probing cabling using Draft Sight or AutoCAD
  , supporting signal ranges from microvolts to 15kV and femtoamps to 100A
  .
• Create and manage engineering documentation including BOMs, ECOs, and build instructions
  , ensuring traceability and adherence to ISO-compliant processes.
• Develop custom circuit solutions to meet specific customer requirements while leveraging a modular platform architecture.
• Conduct fault diagnosis and remediation on legacy products, contributing to continuous product improvement.
• Maintain product compliance with CE, EMC, and UL standards
  , and manage equipment certification for EU conformity.
• Collaborate on R&D initiatives
  , from proof of concept to production-ready designs, supporting innovation and time-to-market goals.
• Support production teams with debugging, quality control, and test fixture development
  , ensuring robust and scalable manufacturing.
• Work closely with firmware/software engineers, integrating embedded microcontroller-based systems and developing or supporting firmware in C/C++.
• Liaise with sales and application engineers to translate customer specifications into viable, cost-effective electrical designs.
• Contribute to internal risk assessments, ensuring health & safety and electrical regulation compliance.

• Degree-qualified in Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• Strong background in analogue/digital design
  , including high-speed digital circuitry and mixed-signal environments.
• Experience with microprocessor/microcontroller-based systems
  , including low-level firmware development (C/C++).
• Familiar with stepper motor drive design and power supply topologies.
• Hands‑on experience with lab test equipment (e.g.,
  Keithley, Tektronix, Keysight
  ).
• Proven ability to produce high-quality technical documentation.
• Experience in semiconductor
  , precision instrumentation
  , or RF-aware hardware environments.
• Understanding of EMC design principles
  , signal integrity, and PCB layout for noise reduction.
• Familiarity with CE, UL certification
  , and regulatory compliance standards.

• Methodical and highly organised with a practical, solutions-driven mindset.
• Strong team collaborator with clear, confident communication skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities.
• Creative, resourceful, and able to take initiative when resolving technical challenges.

This role offers the chance to work on complex, precision-engineered products in a collaborative and technically rich environment. Ideal for engineers with a passion for electronics and a desire to see their designs come to life from concept to deployment.