Principal Electronics Systems Engineer

I'm working with a client in the advanced engineering sector who is seeking a Principal Electronics Systems Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team developing complex electronic systems and next-generation technologies.

This is a senior technical role where you'll provide leadership across the engineering lifecycle, helping to define system architectures, solve complex technical challenges, and support the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions. You'll work closely with specialists across multiple disciplines, ensuring designs are robust, compliant, and fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and support for complex electronic system development.

• Define and manage requirements from component and board level through to full system integration.

• Support engineering teams throughout the design lifecycle, from concept and development through to verification and delivery.

• Contribute to system architecture decisions and technology selection.

• Define test, integration, and validation strategies.

• Support design assurance activities and help ensure systems meet performance, quality, and compliance requirements.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical challenges and drive successful project outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

• Strong background in electronic systems design and development.

• Experience working across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture through to testing, integration, and final sign-off.

• Understanding of digital electronics and complex embedded systems.

• Experience working within regulated, safety-critical, or high-integrity engineering environments.

• Strong systems thinking, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills.

• Ability to provide technical guidance and influence engineering direction across multidisciplinary teams.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the development of innovative, complex technology solutions within a highly collaborative engineering environment. You'll combine hands-on technical expertise with technical leadership, helping to shape future capabilities while supporting and influencing engineering teams across major programmes.

The role offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements: 
SC eligibility and British nationality required for this role. 

What's in it for you?

• Compressed 4 day working week
• Bonus 
• Shares Scheme
• Private Medical 
• Life Assurance, Pension and much more.