Join us at Smartbox as an Electronics Engineer ! Are you a passionate Electronics Engineer looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual like you to join our team and contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact : As our Electronics Engineer, you will: Design a broad range of digital, power (DC-DC, battery charging, battery protection), and mixed-signal circuits for our next-generation tablet computers. Create PCB layouts (2-6 layers) with Altium Designer for upcoming products and internal development boards. Write firmware based on Zephyr RTOS for Nordic and STM32 microcontrollers. Collaborating with our firmware engineers with a focus on board bring-up, with the potential to expand into higher-level firmware development. Execute and collaborate on our strategy for highly reliable, mission-critical hardware and firmware. Implement and improve our device test plans, debugging, and validate upcoming hardware and firmware. Promptly analyse and correct quality issues. Carefully selecting components based on cost, availability, longevity, and performance. Managing BOMs and adopting version & change control throughout the product lifecycle. Working closely with mechanical, product, and manufacturing teams to deliver fully integrated assistive devices by participating in design reviews, risk assessments, and root cause investigations. A full list of duties can be found here: https://thinksmartbox.com/careers/ Essential Qualifications/skills/experience: Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. 3 year or more experience in design, simulation, analysis and test of electronics systems. Experience in design of embedded circuits, including strong understanding of common embedded interfaces such as USB, I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, and ADC/DACs. Experience in SMPS, DC-DC converters, battery charging circuits, or similar power electronics for embedded systems. Schematic capture and PCB design, preferably with Altium Designer. Low-level embedded firmware development in C, C++, or Rust. A passion for improving lives through assistive technology. A collaborative and supportive team player - prioritises team success above individual recognition, contributing actively to shared goals and supporting colleagues across disciplines. Practical, proactive mindset - comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. Confident working in the lab - using oscilloscopes, mustimeters, logic analysers, power supplies, etc. Experience collaborating with firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated, production-ready products. Attention to detail in documentation - including git version control, BOM management, and design reviews. About Smartbox: At Smartbox, we're proud to be at the forefront of assistive communication technology. Our innovative products are used globally by individuals with diverse needs. Our values - passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change - resonate in everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture: We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse team that values collaboration and supports a community that relies on our technology for effective communication. Our Commitment to Sustainability: At Smartbox, we not only innovate but also prioritise sustainability. We aim to minimise our carbon footprint and promote a greener world through sustainable solutions. By joining us, you'll contribute to shaping a more inclusive society while actively supporting our sustainability efforts. Our D&I Commitments: At Smartbox, we prioritise diversity and inclusivity in our work environment. Here's how we do it: Recognised as a Disability Confident Employer by the UK Government and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier-free, with adjustments available during the application process and throughout your career with us. We believe in adding to our culture, not just fitting in. Our diverse team combines unique talents to create products that reflect the diversity of our users and customers. Rewards and benefits: Discover a world of rewards and benefits tailored to your wellbeing at Smartbox. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days. Ready to Make a Difference Join us at Smartbox and embark on a fulfilling career where your work truly matters. Apply now and be a part of a team dedicated to creating technology that changes lives. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to try and recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency.