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 lphillips@versorecruitment.com or 01582 369359 for a confidential chat.