Senior Electronics Engineer

Job Title: Senior Electronics Engineer
Location: Northamptonshire (Fully On-Site)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000+ + Benefits (Depending on Experience)
Please Note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship now or in the future.
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Electronics Engineer to join a growing engineering team, working on the development of specialist electronic systems and hardware solutions.
This is a hands-on role combining electronic hardware, instrumentation, measurement systems and software-based testing. You'll play a key part in developing technical solutions, integrating hardware and software, and ensuring systems perform reliably through testing and validation.
The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant industry experience, with a strong electronics background and practical experience in data acquisition (DAQ), instrumentation or automated test systems.
Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and integrate electronic hardware and associated systems.
• Develop and support data acquisition (DAQ) systems for capturing, measuring and analysing signals and physical parameters.
• Work with instrumentation, sensors, signal conditioning and power distribution.
• Develop and improve automated testing processes using tools such as Python, LabVIEW or TestStand.
• Carry out hardware integration, commissioning, testing and validation.
• Investigate complex hardware issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Analyse measurement data and test results to assess performance and identify improvements.
• Produce technical documentation, test procedures and engineering reports.
• Work collaboratively with engineers across hardware and software disciplines.
• Take ownership of technical tasks and contribute to continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant electronics engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of analogue and digital electronics.
• Practical experience with data acquisition (DAQ) systems, including signal capture, measurement or instrumentation integration.
• Knowledge of signal conditioning, power distribution and electronic measurement techniques.
• Experience with electronic test systems, instrumentation or automated testing.
• Programming or scripting experience, ideally with Python, LabVIEW or TestStand.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and hardware troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach to fault-finding.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.