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Principal Electronics Engineer

Enterprise Recruitment Limited
Southampton
8 months ago
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This role for a Principal Electronics Engineer involves the design of electronic solutions within a multidisciplinary team, aimed at delivering industry-leading products. It encompasses all phases of development, from concept to manufacturing, for both new and updated products to meet evolving specifications and market demands.

You will assume technical lead responsibilities for a small hardware team dedicated to developing electronics for high-tech systems. Your role involves guiding the team through the product lifecycle and ensuring that all developments align with market requirements.

They employ some of the best and most creative people in their industry and together have established one of the fastest growing and most innovative photonics companies in the world. They embrace a culture in which a healthy work-life balance is encouraged and promote a positive, supportive working environment.

Principal Electronics Engineeressential skills

Analogue and digital electronics design for commercial, industrial or high reliability area

Schematic capture and PCB layout (preferably Altium)

Attention to detail and commitment to quality and reliability

Strong communication and collaboration skills across all organisational levels

Principal Electronics Engineer desirableskills

FPGA

Design for EMC

Power electronics

Project management

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Position:Principal Electronics Engineer

Location: Southampton

Salary: £60-75k

Key Skills: Analogue and digital electronics design

Desirable skills:

Apply:jamie AT enterpriserecruitment DOT com

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Im not an engineer myself, but have a BSc in Computer Science so have a technical understanding.Feel free to send your CV and I can match you to our other suitable roles.I specialise in recruiting software and electronic engineers for technology companies throughout the UK.


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