Principal Electronic Design Engineer

Permanent Futures Limited
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Today
£55,000 – £65,000 pa

Salary

£55,000 – £65,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
1 May 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Professional growth through training, conferences, and career development support

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Electronic Design Engineer to join our client's engineering team. This is a key technical leadership role, where you will be responsible for driving the design and development of advanced analogue power supply solutions across a range of challenging applications. As Principal Electronic Design Engineer you will take ownership of projects from concept through to production, mentoring and guiding junior engineers, while ensuring technical excellence and innovation in power electronics design.

Principal Electronic Design Engineer - Key Responsibilities - Analogue, Electronics Engineering, SMPS

* Lead the design and development of analogue power supply circuits, including AC-DC and DC-DC converters, high-efficiency regulators, and custom power architectures.

* Provide technical direction and oversight across the full product lifecycle – from feasibility studies and schematic design, through simulation, PCB layout, prototyping, and testing.

* Ensure compliance with relevant safety, EMC, and regulatory standards.

* Conduct in-depth analysis, modelling, and optimisation for thermal, efficiency, and reliability performance.

* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (mechanical, firmware, and systems engineering) to deliver integrated solutions.

* Act as a subject matter expert, supporting design reviews, customer engagements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

* Mentor and develop junior engineers, sharing expertise in analogue and power design.

Principal Electronic Design Engineer - Skills and Abilities - Analogue, Electronics Engineering, SMPS

* Degree (or higher) in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or a related field.

* Experience in analogue electronic design, with a proven track record in power supply development.

* Some knowledge of switch-mode power supplies (SMPS), linear regulators, and associated control topologies.

* Proficient in schematic capture, PCB layout principles, and relevant simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB, PLECS).

* Solid understanding of EMC/EMI considerations, thermal management, and design for reliability.

* Experience leading projects and providing technical direction at a senior/principal level.

* Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Principal Electronic Design Engineer - What we offer - Analogue, Electronics Engineering, SMPS

* A leadership role in a technically exciting and innovative engineering environment.

* Opportunities to influence product strategy and shape next-generation designs.

* Professional growth through training, conferences, and career development support.

Principal Electronic Design Engineer, Analogue, Electronics Engineering, SMPS

If this role could appeal please do apply now

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Electronic Design Engineer, Automotive cellular device

Expert Employment Oxford Circus, London, W1C 1DE, United Kingdom
£58,000 – £75,000 pa

Principal Electronics Hardware Engineer

Mars Recruitment Booker, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4UQ, United Kingdom
£70,000 – £72,000 pa

Principal Electronics Engineer

Mars Recruitment Booker, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4UQ, United Kingdom
£70,000 – £72,000 pa

Electronics Component Principal Engineer

MBDA Middle Hulton, Manchester, BL5 1FJ, United Kingdom

Principal Power Electronics Engineer

Ampere Recruitment Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
£80,000 – £85,000 pa

Senior/Principal Packaging Engineer

Cambridge GaN Devices Cambridge, United Kingdom
On-site

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Where to Advertise Semiconductor Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Advertising semiconductor jobs in the UK requires a fundamentally different approach to most technical hiring. The candidate pool is one of the smallest and most specialised in any engineering discipline — spanning IC design engineers, process engineers, fab technicians, EDA tool developers, compound semiconductor physicists and power electronics specialists. General job boards are largely ineffective for semiconductor hiring. The community is tight-knit, highly academic in its roots and concentrated around a small number of university groups, fab facilities and design centres. Specialist boards, academic channels and direct community engagement are the primary sourcing strategies that work. This guide, published by SemiconductorJobs.co.uk, covers where to advertise semiconductor roles in the UK in 2026, how the main platforms compare, what employers should expect to pay, and what the data says about hiring across different role types.

New Semiconductor Employers to Watch in 2026: UK and International Companies Transforming Chip Careers

The semiconductor industry is entering a new era of investment, geopolitical significance, and technological innovation. As advanced chips power everything from artificial intelligence and edge computing to autonomous vehicles and 5G infrastructure, demand for skilled professionals across design, verification, fabrication, and test engineering continues to rise. For professionals exploring opportunities on www.SemiconductorJobs.co.uk , understanding which employers are scaling, raising funds, winning contracts, or establishing UK operations is critical. This article highlights the new semiconductor employers to watch in 2026, including UK innovators, major international players expanding locally, and emerging firms driving next‑generation semiconductor technologies.

How Many Semiconductor Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a Semiconductor Job?

If you’re pursuing a career in the semiconductor industry, it can feel like you’re expected to master an endless list of tools, software packages and lab equipment before you even submit a CV. One job advert wants experience with TCAD and process simulation, another mentions SPICE and yield tools, while yet another asks for test automation platforms, yield analysis software, hardware description languages, EDA suites and hundreds of others. With so many technical names thrown around, it’s easy to fall into “tool anxiety” — the feeling that you’re behind because you don’t know every piece of software, every lab instrument and every process control suite. Here’s the honest truth most semiconductor hiring managers won’t say out loud: 👉 They don’t hire you because you know every tool — they hire you because you can use the right tools to solve real engineering problems and explain your reasoning clearly. Tools matter, absolutely. But they exist to help you deliver measurable results — not to be collected like badges. So how many semiconductor tools do you actually need to know to get a job? The answer is a lot fewer than you might think — and far more focused on core capabilities than a long checklist. This guide breaks down what employers really value, which tools are essential, which are role-specific, and how to focus your learning so you are confident and credible.