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Principal Electronics Engineer

Job description

Job title: Principal Electronics Engineer

Location: Cambridge

Job Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Description:

SoCode Recruitment are pleased to be partnering with a ground-breaking biotechnology company based in Cambridge. The company a rapidly growing market leader, working on the cutting edge of DNA technology, and has successfully commercialised proprietary gene technology.

They are seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer to help lead the electronics team as they transition from R+D focussed operation to full production. You will be working alongside an incredibly talented, multi-disciplinary team of engineers as you translate the developed designs into commercially applicable products. This role will suit someone who is seeking a broad and varied role, with previous experience of taking a methodical, systems-engineering approach to development.

Some of the things you’ll be involved in (not limited to)…

  • Leading a highly skilled team of electronic engineers through to production
  • Lead input into design decisions around PCBs, components and other areas
  • Liaise across other workstreams to ensure seamless transition through to production
  • Mentor and develop the electronics team
  • Help with recruitment and teambuilding as the business looks to scale

You will have the following skills and experience…

  • Experience of leading teams through the development lifecycle
  • Real world experience of PCB product development  
  • Analogue and mixed-signal circuit design
  • Solid understanding of digital circuits and embedded systems
  • Previous experience in a technical lead/technical authority role

SoCode Recruitment are a dedicated team of specialist recruitment consultants who cover the Cambridge Technology market. We have a dedicated consultant for each division, and we cover all aspects of technology, from Software Development and Testing to Senior Appointments and business support roles.