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 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 Flexible working hours