Principal Electronics & Software Product Engineer
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Electronics & Software Product Engineer to join a specialist product design consultancy focused on developing innovative technologies for multinational clients across the medical industry.
The business has expanded its global capability while maintaining a reputation for exceptional engineering, strong project leadership, and delivery within regulated and safety-critical markets. This role sits within a rapidly growing technical team developing complex electromechanical products from concept through to manufacture.
This position is ideal for an experienced electronics or electromechanical product development engineer looking to step into a principal-level role, lead multidisciplinary teams, and take ownership of full product architectures while contributing to business growth and client development.
Main Responsibilities of the Principal Electronics & Software Product Engineer (Cambridge):
* Develop electronics and embedded software (C/C++) for diverse and technically complex new products
* Lead the integration of electromechanical product designs through to manufacture and production transfer
* Take technical ownership of product architecture from concept generation through to launch
* Deliver technical progress to clients and, over time, lead multidisciplinary project teams
* Contribute to requirements definition, specification development, schematic capture, PCB layout, hardware bring-up, debugging, and product validation
* Support project planning, resourcing, and leadership activities
* Build strong client relationships and support the conversion of new opportunities into commercial contracts
Requirements of the Principal Electronics & Software Product Engineer (Cambridge):
* Proven industry experience designing, prototyping, and testing electronic circuits and systems, including embedded software development in C/C++
* Strong practical electronics skills including soldering, PCB rework/modification, wiring, and use of common laboratory test equipment
* Experience across the electronic product development lifecycle from concept through to prototype and manufacture
* Ability to work effectively within cross-disciplinary teams, with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
* A First or 2:1 degree in Engineering from a leading university (UK top 10 or equivalent)
* Eligibility to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available)
* Experience in project planning, leadership, or team coordination would be advantageous
Working Pattern & Benefits:
* Full-time, permanent role
* Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure
* Career development support including mentoring and personal training budgets
* Opportunity to work on innovative, safety-critical products in regulated international markets
* Exposure to multinational clients and potential travel opportunities
* Ethical working environment focused on improving lives through engineering excellence
To apply for this Principal Electronics & Software Product Engineer role, please send your CV to Kishan Chandarana:
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