Principal Electrical Engineer Warwick, UK | £70,000 | Permanent | New Role
The Opportunity
A globally operating manufacturer of precision engineered components is seeking an exceptional Principal Electrical Engineer to join their Warwick facility. This is a newly created, high-impact role leading the development of next-generation instrumentation products for the world's most demanding heavy vehicle and off-road environments.
This is a role for a true technical expert, someone who can own the full electronics architecture from physics through production, lead a team of development engineers, and drive innovation deployed globally across construction, agriculture, mining, and commercial vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of development engineers across new product programs and customer adaptation projects
Architect and develop next-generation instrumentation products for harsh, heavy-vehicle environments
Own end-to-end product design: electronics architecture, signal conditioning, embedded signal processing, validation, and production launch
Set the technical direction for advanced measurement technologies as the organisation's subject-matter authority
Lead innovation in signal processing and system robustness; resolve complex, first-principles technical challenges
Operate within automotive-grade development systems including APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA, and DV/PV validation
Collaborate with global OEMs and partners on system integration and field validation
Design for extreme environments: wide temperature ranges, high vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, and chemical exposure
What You'll Bring
10+ years of instrumentation or embedded electronics development experience
10+ years in the automotive or heavy vehicle industry
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (advanced degree preferred)
Proven track record bringing commercial engineered products from concept through production
Deep expertise in analog and mixed-signal circuit design
Experience with one or more measurement or detection technologies using radar, capacitive, or ultrasonic principles
Demonstrated ability to design for harsh environments: extreme temperatures, vibration, industrial exposure
Familiarity with automotive quality processes: APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA, IATF 16949
Hands-on PCB assembly and troubleshooting skills
Experience in heavy vehicle, construction, or agricultural equipment markets
Embedded firmware (C/C++) and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN) — desirable
EMI/EMC-robust design and ISO 26262 exposure — desirable
What's On Offer
£70,000 per annum
25 days holiday annually
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Casual, energetic workplace
Global product impact across multiple markets
To Apply
Send your CV and a brief note on your instrumentation and electronics development background. We are actively reviewing applications for this newly created role.
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