Senior electronics engineer

Senior Electronics Engineer

Bristol (Hybrid, minimum 3 days in the office)

Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Join a team making sure no one is left without a voice

Our client is a global leader in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), developing assistive technology that empowers people with disabilities who experience speech difficulties to express themselves, connect with others, and live more independent lives.

They support people across the UK, US, Europe, and beyond, and what truly sets them apart is their people: passionate, collaborative, and driven by the impact their products have every day.

If you're motivated by meaningful work and want to apply your technical expertise to something that genuinely changes lives, our client would love to hear from you.

The opportunity

You will join a collaborative and high-performing hardware team, working together to deliver meaningful outcomes. The team values shared goals, thoughtful problem-solving, and creating technology that makes a real difference.

Based in the heart of Bristol city centre, just off Park Street, the location connects to a well-established and growing technology community.

You will lead the electronics design and system architecture of medical-grade tablet computers, taking responsibility for electronic subsystems and overall hardware architecture. In this hands-on leadership role, you will design circuits, select components, build prototypes, and deliver projects, while supporting the team with technical direction and strong engineering practices.

What you'll be doing

You'll bring technical leadership and practical expertise across the product lifecycle, including:

• Leading the design, development and delivery of complex electronic systems.
• Defining system architecture and subsystem strategies across hardware and firmware.
• Designing circuits, reviewing PCB layouts, and building and testing prototypes.
• Contributing to firmware development and engineering best practice.
• Driving verification, validation and regulatory compliance (including medical standards).
• Collaborating with teams across hardware, production, quality, and repairs.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Mentoring and supporting engineers, helping to grow a collaborative and high-performing team.

Why this role is unique

This isn't a typical electronics role; you'll be working at the intersection of:

• Medical-grade hardware and embedded systems.
• Assistive technology and accessibility.
• Highly integrated, multi-disciplinary products.

Our client is solving complex, real-world challenges where reliability, usability and performance truly matter, and where your decisions directly impact people's daily lives.

What they're looking for

Our client is looking for a rare combination of deep technical expertise, curiosity, and purpose-driven thinking.

Essential experience

• Strong background in electronics design (analogue, digital, and power).
• Experience owning or contributing to complex hardware architectures and subsystems.
• Hands-on expertise in circuit design and PCB development.
• Embedded firmware experience (C/C++, ideally with RTOS such as Zephyr).
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. medical, safety-critical).
• Knowledge of EMC, safety standards (e.g. IEC 60601) and engineering risk management.
• Proven ability to balance technical quality, cost and manufacturability.
• Strong communication skills: able to explain complex concepts clearly.
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring and teamwork.

Some areas they often work with include:

• Assistive technology, AAC or accessibility-focused products.
• Product strategy, supply chains, and long-term platform thinking.
• Working closely with manufacturers and external suppliers.

Why join our client?

• Purpose-driven work with real-world impact.
• Collaborative and supportive culture.
• Hybrid working and flexibility.
• Opportunities to grow, lead and shape future products.
• Strong benefits package + wellbeing support.

Inclusion and sustainability

Our client is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. They are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

If there's anything they can do to support you during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to ask.

They also aim to build sustainability into everything they do, from how they design their products to how they operate as a business.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're excited by the idea of combining cutting-edge electronics engineering with real-world impact, our client would love to hear from you.

Apply now and help ensure no one is left without a voice.