Senior Electronics Engineer
  • England,East of England,Cambridgeshire
  • full-time
  • £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Job Description:
Senior Electronics Engineer
Location: Cambridge (hybrid working available)
Position: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Department: R&D - Physics and Engineering
About Company/Role
Lynx Recruitment is working with an innovative life sciences company, originally spun out from a prestigious UK university. As Senior Electronics Engineer, you’ll join a multidisciplinary R&D team developing sophisticated life science platforms. Their technology enables breakthrough discoveries in cancer research and immune diseases.
Key Responsibilities
*Drive electronics design from concept through prototype to manufacture
*Develop solutions focusing on: *Data and signal processing on FPGAs and microprocessors (Verilog and C++)
*High-speed circuit design
*Control algorithms
*High-voltage signal generation

*Create schematics and PCB layouts (up to 6-layer)
*Develop embedded low-level code
*Produce technical documentation
*Source components and manage supplier relationships
*Participate in design reviews
Required Skills
*Degree in Physics, Engineering or equivalent
*Proven experience with Electronic CAD (Altium preferred)
*Track record in complex product development
*Strong knowledge of communication protocols (RS485, SPI, I²C, UART, CAN)
*Hands-on prototyping and troubleshooting abilities
*Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Desired Experience
*Instrument/laboratory equipment design
*Full product lifecycle engineering
*EMC and regulatory compliance
*Strategic component selection for long-term availability
Personal Qualities
*Self-motivated with drive for continuous improvement
*Strong technical communication abilities
*Detail-oriented
*Expert fault-finding skills
*Collaborative team player
Benefits Package
*25 days holiday + bank holidays
*Share options scheme
*8% employer pension contribution
*Comprehensive insurance coverage including life, critical illness, and private medical
*Health cash plan
*Income protection
*Employee assistance program
*Cycle to work scheme
*Career development opportunities
*Long service rewards
*Flexible working hours
Job number 1661874
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Company Details:
Lynx Recruitment Ltd
Company size: 1–4 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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