Product Development Lead – Electronic Design Bias
Location: Bedford (Office-based)
Salary: £70,000–£90,000 DOE + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Electronics | IoT | Smart Tech
Join a market-leading technology company developing intelligent, connected products trusted by some of the world’s largest and most recognisable brands. As Product Development Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering next-generation electronics at the forefront of innovation in IoT and smart tech.
This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role for an experienced electronic design engineer ready to shape future products, build a high-performing development team, and influence the technical direction of a fast-growing company.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary in-house R&D team (hardware, firmware, cloud, and app)
Own the hardware and electronic design process from concept through to production
Drive end-to-end product development, including architecture, testing, and manufacturing support
Apply your deep expertise in circuit design and embedded systems to create cutting-edge products
Contribute to technical strategy, resource planning, and recruitment as the team grows
Solve complex problems and support continuous improvement across the engineering function What You’ll Bring:
Degree in Electronics Engineering (or related field)
Proven expertise in PCB design as well as knowledge of embedded software development.
Experience designing circuits, capturing schematics, and validating hardware
Previous experience within in a technical leadership or product development management role
Familiar with agile working, electronics testing tools, and lab diagnostics
Knowledge of EMC and compliance considerations
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style What’s in It for You?
Work on technically exciting, high-quality products used by major global companies
Be part of a growing UK tech success story delivering real innovation
Shape your own team, processes, and technical roadmap in a leadership role
Long-term career progression with the autonomy to make a real impact
A modern, well-equipped development environment and a company that invests in R&D To Apply:
Contact Lewis Phillips at (url removed) or (phone number removed) for a confidential chat