Electronics Engineer

Principal Consultant – Electronics & Systems Development (Medical Devices)

Location: Cambridge | Flexible Working | Permanent

Shape the future of healthcare through innovation
Join a leading technology and product development consultancy, working at the forefront of medical and diagnostic device innovation. Collaborate with global clients to solve meaningful challenges—from early-stage R&D to market launch—driving breakthroughs that improve patient outcomes and transform healthcare delivery.

You'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of experts across electronics, software, mechanical engineering, applied science, and human-centred design. Our environment is built to support your growth, offering clear career progression, hands-on learning, and the opportunity to work on technically challenging, life-changing products.

About the role

As a Principal Consultant, you'll lead the development of next-generation medical technologies—wearables, diagnostic platforms, drug delivery systems, and connected health devices—through the full product lifecycle.

You'll play a central role in shaping both technical solutions and project strategy, working with clients, regulators, and internal teams. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor and grow junior engineers, contribute to business development, and drive innovation across multidisciplinary teams.

This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, complexity, and purpose—solving real-world problems with tangible impact on people's lives.

What we're looking for

We're looking for candidates with a mix of the following skills and experience:

Medical Device Development Expertise

• Strong electronics design background, including:

  • Analogue and mixed-signal circuit design (e.g., sensing, signal conditioning, low-power systems)

  • Digital design (e.g., FPGA, microcontrollers, SoC platforms)

  • Embedded control systems and firmware

  • Model-based or data-driven development (e.g., MATLAB, Python)

• Experience architecting complex medical or diagnostic devices, working across hardware, software, and mechanical disciplines

• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 60601, FDA QSR)

• Understanding of design verification, validation, and risk management processes

• Practical knowledge of design-for-manufacture and design transfer into production

Consulting & Leadership Skills

• Clear communicator, comfortable with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Confident leading cross-functional teams, guiding project direction, and mentoring junior team members

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