Senior Electronics Design Engineer

Viper Innovations Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to take ownership of electronic hardware development from concept to production. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and proven experience in electronics design. The role offers a hybrid working model, attractive benefits including 26 days holiday, and a profit-related bonus to celebrate the company's successes.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteering scheme

Electric car scheme

Profit-related bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering electronics designs from concept to production.
• Understanding of embedded electronics.
• Experience with instrumentation or condition monitoring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate product requirements into electronic hardware designs.
• Lead prototype builds and product testing.
• Ensure designs meet safety and environmental requirements.
• Manage component availability and risks.
• Coach and support engineers in the team.

Skills

Strong knowledge of analogue electronics

Strong knowledge of digital electronics

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

C/C++

Job description

Primary location: Portishead office
Working hours: 37.5 hours
Hybrid working available: Yes
Salary : Competitive

• Would you like to be part of pioneering projects that will shape the future of technology?
• Are you looking to lead complex electronic projects?
• Do you want to develop your career with a unique and growing technology company with a global reach?

Viper Innovations is a King’s Award-winning engineering technology company partnered with The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). We deliver advanced monitoring and asset integrity solutions that protect mission‑critical electrical systems in subsea energy, rail, and industrial sectors worldwide.

The Role:

We are seeking a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to take technical ownership of electronic hardware development from concept through to production. You will play a key role in R delivery, act as a technical authority within the team, and support the development of engineers while working on challenging, real‑world engineering problems.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Translate product requirements into robust electronic hardware designs, including architecture, schematics, PCB layout oversight, and component selection
• Lead prototype builds, board bring‑up, debugging, validation, and production readiness
• Ensure designs meet performance, safety, reliability, and environmental requirements
• Apply DFM/DFA principles and support manufacturing, suppliers, and early production builds
• Manage component availability, alternates, and obsolescence risks
• Own technical decision‑making, design reviews, and issue resolution
• Maintain controlled design documentation, BOMs, and compliance records
• Support R&D programme delivery by managing priorities, removing blockers, and coordinating activities
• Coach and support engineers, helping to build a capable, motivated, and high‑performing team

What We Are Looking For:

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience delivering electronics designs from concept to production
• Strong knowledge of analogue, digital, and power electronics
• Understanding of embedded electronics and C/C++
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills

– Desirable, but not essential:

• Experience with instrumentation or condition monitoring
• Knowledge of reflectometry‑based technologies
• Understanding of communication theories

What’s in it for you?

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy or sell 5 additional days)
• Life assurance
• Attractive contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme/volunteering scheme/electric car scheme available
• Hybrid & flexible working arrangements: We offer a balanced hybrid working model, with three days based in the office and two days working remotely. Our flexible working hours include core hours from 10am to 3pm, allowing employees to structure their start and finish times.
• Profit‑related bonus to celebrate the company’s successes

If you are passionate about this role and want to be part of an exciting and innovative team, we’d love to hear from you!

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time , we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.