Electronic Design Engineer

Zenovo
Cosham, Hampshire, PO9 1LX, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£50,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£50,000 – £60,000 pa

Posted
27 Mar 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Job Title: Electronic Design Engineer

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (Depending on Experience)

Note: All applicants must be able to work in the UK without the need for VISA Sponsorship now, or in the future.

We are looking for an Electronic Design Engineer with 3+ years of commercial experience with an an understanding of design & test in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a regulated industry or sector

This client builds Electronic systems that are deployed across the UK and they are looking to grow the team.

A successful candidate will be pivotal to the development of their latest products as well as the upgrading of their existing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work with existing Embedded Software & Electronic Engineers to design, develop, modify and test new and existing systems

- Design of electronic systems and complete products, taking into consideration component availability and longevity

- Develop and integrate hardware and software components to enable the advancement of new systems and the improvement of existing platforms.

- Plan and conduct failure analyses to identify root causes from PCB through to product and system levels.

- Utilise a range of test and measurement equipment, including DMMs and oscilloscopes to evaluate PCBs and associated components

- Design, develop, review, and test embedded firmware using C.

- Design, review, and test electronic hardware, including PCB development.

- Develop new hardware and software assemblies and components to support the enhancement of new and existing systems.

Required Skills & Experience:

- Experience with Both Analogue & Digital Design

- Confident with Component Selection & Testing

- Understanding of Embedded C

- Knowledge of Automation Testing (Desirable)

Please apply with your latest CV & you will be contacted with further information

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