Principal Engineer Electronics & Systems
Job Description
Principal Engineer Electronics & Systems
\nBedford | £60,000 - £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits
\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Engineer, Technical Lead or Senior Systems Engineer to join an innovative technology business developing complex, highly regulated products.
\nReporting directly to the Head of Engineering, you will take technical ownership across electronics, embedded firmware and software development activities, helping shape product architecture, technical strategy and development delivery from concept through to production.
\nThis is a senior technical leadership position suited to engineers who enjoy operating across multiple disciplines, influencing technical direction, managing suppliers and ensuring products are delivered safely, compliantly and to the highest quality standards.
\nWhy Join?
\nOpportunity to act as the technical owner for a complex product platform
\nSignificant influence over architecture, technical direction and engineering decisions
\nLead and challenge external development partners and suppliers
\nBroad role spanning electronics, firmware, software, verification and validation
\nDirect access to senior leadership and key decision makers
\nOpportunity to shape products from concept through to production and market release
\nInternational travel and exposure to global development partners
\nAnnual bonus scheme
\nPrivate healthcare
\nCompany pension
\n25 days holiday plus bank holidays
\nThe Role
\nYou will work closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing and external development partners to ensure technical solutions meet customer, business and regulatory requirements.
\nKey responsibilities include:
\nProviding technical ownership across electronics, embedded firmware and software development programmes
\nDefining, reviewing and approving system architectures, technical requirements and development plans
\nManaging external development partners and suppliers, ensuring technical quality, delivery and compliance expectations are achieved
\nLeading design reviews, technical risk assessments and engineering decision-making activities
\nDefining verification and validation strategies and ensuring successful execution
\nReviewing technical documentation, traceability, testing evidence and product release activities
\nSupporting product approvals, audits and compliance activities
\nDriving technical problem-solving, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
\nSupporting programme planning, technical governance and delivery milestones
\nInternational travel approximately 4-5 times per year
\nAbout You
\nWe are interested in speaking with engineers who have experience operating at a senior technical level and who enjoy taking ownership of complex product development activities.
\nSuitable backgrounds may include:
\nPrincipal Engineer
\nSenior Systems Engineer
\nLead Systems Engineer
\nTechnical Lead
\nElectronics Engineering Manager
\nProduct Development Engineer
\nEngineering Manager
\nDesign Authority
\nYou will ideally bring:
\nExperience delivering complex electronic, embedded or mechatronic products
\nStrong understanding of system architecture, product development and technical governance
\nExperience managing suppliers, external development partners or contract engineering teams
\nKnowledge of verification, validation and design review processes
\nExperience operating within regulated or quality-driven engineering environments
\nStrong stakeholder management and communication skills
\nAbility to influence technical direction across multidisciplinary teams
\nA practical, delivery-focused mindset with strong ownership and accountability
\nThis role is unlikely to suit candidates whose recent experience has been focused primarily on software engineering, cloud platforms, DevOps or application development. We are specifically seeking engineers with broad product development experience spanning electronics, embedded systems, system architecture, verification and validation, supplier management and technical leadership.
\nCandidates from medical devices, aerospace, automotive, industrial automation, defence and other complex engineering environments are encouraged to apply.
\nPlease note that sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Job Overview
ID:
2577789
Date Posted:
Posted 6 hours ago
Expiration Date:
16/08/2026
Location:
Luton
Salary:
Competitive