Senior Electronics Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electronics Engineer in Cambridge to join a leading manufacturer of specialist fire detectors and are trusted worldwide in diverse applications such as museums, warehouses, theatres, and commercial aviation.

As a Senior Electronics Engineer in Cambridge, you'll lead and inspire a team of engineers, applying your expertise to deliver innovative designs and solutions while ensuring collaboration across departments.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about engineering, leadership, and making a real-world impact.

The successful Senior Electronics Engineer in Cambridge will be responsible for:

Provide hands-on guidance and expertise in electronics engineering.

Act as the main point of contact for all electronics-related matters.

Plan, refine, and oversee the delivery of work plans.

Line manage, mentor, and coach team members to enhance engineering practices.

Manage recruitment, training, and professional development of the Electronics Team.

Ensure designs align with production and lifecycle considerations.

Act as a Design Authority for electronics within the company.

Maintain strong relationships with third-party suppliers (e.G., EMC test houses, PCB agencies).

Document and enforce best practices, procedures, and processes.

Skills & Experience Required

• Extensive experience developing electronic products, especially in regulated environments.


• Proficient in tools such as Altium 365 and modern collaboration platforms like JIRA, Confluence, and MS Teams.


• Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality designs and working with FEMAs and MTBFs.


• Experience managing supplier relationships and procurement.


• Strong technical authoring abilities and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

This is great opportunity to join a business that values innovation, creativity, and employee development while delivering life-saving products.

APPLY NOW for the Senior Electronics Engineer, based in Cambridge by sending your CV and Cover letter to ltemple@redlinegroup.Com or contact me on 01582 878 820 / 07961 158 785