Principal Electronics And Software Product Engineer

Principal Electronics & Software Product Engineer Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Electronics & Software Product Engineer to join a specialist product design consultancy focused on developing innovative technologies for multinational clients across the medical industry. The business has expanded its global capability while maintaining a reputation for exceptional engineering, strong project leadership, and delivery within regulated and safety-critical markets. This role sits within a rapidly growing technical team developing complex electromechanical products from concept through to manufacture. This position is ideal for an experienced electronics or electromechanical product development engineer looking to step into a principal-level role, lead multidisciplinary teams, and take ownership of full product architectures while contributing to business growth and client development. Main Responsibilities of the Principal Electronics & Software Product Engineer (Cambridge): - Develop electronics and embedded software (C/C++) for diverse and technically complex new products - Lead the integration of electromechanical product designs through to manufacture and production transfer - Take technical ownership of product architecture from concept generation through to launch - Deliver technical progress to clients and, over time, lead multidisciplinary project teams - Contribute to requirements definition, specification development, schematic capture, PCB layout, hardware bring-up, debugging, and product validation - Support project planning, resourcing, and leadership activities - Build strong client relationships and support the conversion of new opportunities into commercial contracts Requirements of the Principal Electronics & Software Product Engineer (Cambridge): - Proven industry experience designing, prototyping, and testing electronic circuits and systems, including embedded software development in C/C++ - Strong practical electronics skills including soldering, PCB rework/modification, wiring, and use of common laboratory test equipment - Experience across the electronic product development lifecycle from concept through to prototype and manufacture - Ability to work effectively within cross-disciplinary teams, with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills - A First or 2:1 degree in Engineering from a leading university (UK top 10 or equivalent) - Eligibility to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available) - Experience in project planning, leadership, or team coordination would be advantageous Working Pattern & Benefits: - Full-time, permanent role - Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure - Career development support including mentoring and personal training budgets - Opportunity to work on innovative, safety-critical products in regulated international markets - Exposure to multinational clients and potential travel opportunities - Ethical working environment focused on improving lives through engineering excellence To apply for this Principal Electronics & Software Product Engineer role, please send your CV to Kishan Chandarana: 01582 878 830 LNKD1_UKTJ