Principal Electronics Design Engineer

Cambridge
9 months ago
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Electronics Design Engineer to join this Dynamic Design Consultancy based in Cambridge.

Our Cambridge based client develop innovative electromechanical devices from concept to production for multinational companies, in medical, healthcare, consumer, and industrial markets. You will get to work on a wide range of different projects - some lasting several weeks and some lasting a few years.

The position of Principal Electronics Design Engineer will be part of the Electronics team whose aim is to develop products that meet "customer excellence" standards and improve lives.

Requirements of the Principal Electronics Design Engineer:

A degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Software, or Computer Science
Experience developing circuitry and control systems
Experience in Architecting and writing firmware in one or more of C, C++, Verilog or VHDL
Strong team player and collaborator
Experience in medical and life sciences sectors is highly desired
Experience in a design consultancy is highly desired

Benefits Package of the Principal Electronics Design Engineer:

12% Company Pension
25% discretionary bonus scheme
Hybrid working
Annual Training budget
Modern offices and on-site parking

This is an exciting job opportunity for an Principal Electronics Design Engineer looking for their next move and a variety of projects,

To apply for this Principal Electronics Design Engineer based in Cambridge please send your CV to (url removed) or for a confidential discussion, please call (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)

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