Electronics Design Engineer

Job Description Electronics Design Engineer up to 50,000 per annum Hastings area, East Sussex Office-BasedAn established and growing technology business specialising in sophisticated scientific and industrial imaging systems is seeking an Electronics Design Engineer to join its R&D team.This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with 23+ years industry experience (post academia) who enjoys working across hardware and embedded systems, taking products from concept through to production.The Role - Electronics Design EngineerWorking within a small, multidisciplinary R&D team, you will design, develop, test and support electronic and firmware solutions for advanced imaging products used in demanding scientific and industrial applications. This will involve working from initial schematic capture and PCB layout, through prototype bring-up and verification, to supporting transition into manufacture.Typical involvements: Electronics Design EngineerDesign analogue and digital (mixed-signal) electronic circuits, schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium Designer preferred), prototype assembly, board bring-up and fault findingFPGA firmware development (VHDL), and Embedded C developmentSupport production, manufacturing queries and returned unit investigationsContribute to DFMEA / FMEA activities and support DFM / DFA considerationsEssential Experience - Electronics Design EngineerDegree, HND/HNC or equivalent in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, with at least 2-3 years commercial electronics design experience, including FPGA design (using VHDL)Strong mixed-signal design capability (analogue and digital electronics design)Experience with schematic capture and PCB layoutConfident practical electronics skills (debugging, oscilloscope use, prototype development)Structured and methodical approach to engineering developmentDesirable (beneficial skills)Experience with camera, sensor or imaging-based hardware systemsEmbedded C programming for microprocessor based systemsAwareness of DFM, DFA and long-term product support considerationsExperience working cross-functionally with mechanical, software or operations teamsLocation - This is a full-time, office-based role in East Sussex. It is commutable from Brighton, Hove, Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, Tunbridge Wells, Haywards Heath, Crawley, Horsham, and Crowborough This role would suit a well-rounded electronics engineer who enjoys practical development work and wants to contribute to technically challenging imaging products in a collaborative R&D environment. Note: No relocation support or visa sponsorship available

Created: 2026-03-20