Principal Electronics and Software Engineer

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Principal Electronics and Software Engineer, Cambridge, to £80,000 DoE + Benefits - ecm About Us Clients Job Search Join Us Articles Brainbuster About Us Clients Job Search Articles Join Us Brainbuster We're not just a job board. ECM help candidates secure the best jobs in UK science and engineering. Register with us , we'll get back to you. Viewing all jobs £ Search Search opportunities £ Search Explore Sectors and Skills Software Languages C C++ Rust C# Java Python Functional Programming HTML, CSS, JavaScript / TypeScript React / Vue / Blazor Golang Platforms Embedded / Firmware Cloud Android / iOS Web Browser Web Services Linux Windows Data Engineering Machine Learning Image Processing DevOps Software Test Electronics Analogue Digital Embedded / Firmware Hardware Test RF / RFIC Semiconductors Mechanical CAD CFD / FEA Instrumentation Manufacturing Usability / Ergonomics Maths & Physics Analysis / Research Maths Physics Data Science Machine Learning Modelling / MATLAB Python Finance Applied Sciences PhD Bio Chemistry Physics Medical / Healthcare Materials Instrumentation Semiconductors Managerial / Consultancy Consultancy Project Management Team Leading Product Management Business Development / Sales Quality Graduate / PhD Software Electronics Maths / Physics Mechanical Applied Sciences Other Cambridge Defence Medical / Healthcare Green Tech Machine Learning Data Science Energy Finance Audio / Radio Remote Working Hybrid Working Principal Electronics and Software Engineer (27693) Cambridge to £80,000 DoE + Benefits Lead a team of talented engineers to build the technology of tomorrow This is an excellent opportunity to gain more experience as a principal engineer or step up into the role for the first time. This design group are well known for not only developing innovative HealthTech devices but working from initial concept through to production. With plenty of domain expertise already in the team what they need is a technical leader who can see the full picture. You don’t need to have HealthTech experience to apply. As a principal engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge products, ensuring that they meet business and regulatory requirements while delivering innovative solutions. From system architecture to hands-on testing, you will be involved throughout the technical development process as well as being responsible for managing a team of engineers. Your contributions will directly impact the quality and success of these products, making a real difference to users’ lives around the world. Requirements: Extensive commercial experience designing, prototyping and testing electronic circuits/systems and writing embedded software in C / C++. A hands-on approach to technical work, even as far as soldering new boards and diagnosing hardware faults with laboratory equipment. Strong academic background with a first or 2:1 degree in engineering from a leading university (UK top 10 or equivalent) with excellent supporting A-level grades. Further post-graduate education would be well received. Eligibility to work in the UK without time limits or sponsorship. This Cambridge company are situated in well-equipped offices close to road and rail links. They foster a welcoming and supportive environment, celebrating a wide variety of talents and encourage continued learning and personal development. Their work is strongly linked to improving the lives of others and they have an ethics policy in place to support this goal. Keywords: Electronics, Electromechanical, Project Management, Team Leadership, Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, Hardware Bring-up, Fault Finding, Embedded Software, C/C++, Debugging, Product Testing, Transfer to Manufacture Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company. Recommend for £250 - see www.ecmselection.co.uk/tell-a-friend for details. Electronics Managerial / Consultancy Business Development / Sales C C++ Consultancy Digital Electronics Embedded / Firmware Instrumentation Manufacturing Medical / Healthcare Project / Programme Management Software Engineering Team Leading Principal / Manager Recommend for £250 Apply Now Toggle navigation About Us Clients Job Search Join Us Articles Brainbuster Copyright © ecm 2026 | Terms | Personal Data | No Cookies ecm - 3 Stow Court, Quy, Cambridge CB25 9AS