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# Principal Electronics and Software Product Engineer

- **Company:** Redline Group
- **Location:** Milton, UK
- **Salary:** £75,000.0 - £90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Schematic Capture, Software Requirements Analysis, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** June 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/principal-electronics-and-software-product-engineer-milton-cambridgeshire/2847218969-2/

## About the Role

* Proven industry experience designing, prototyping, and testing electronic circuits and systems, including embedded software development in C/C++
 * Strong practical electronics skills including soldering, PCB rework/modification, wiring, and use of common laboratory test equipment
 * Experience across the electronic product development lifecycle from concept through to prototype and manufacture
 * Ability to work effectively within cross-disciplinary teams, with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
 * A First or 2:1 degree in Engineering from a leading university (UK top 10 or equivalent)
 * Eligibility to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available)
 * Experience in project planning, leadership, or team coordination would be advantageous

## Description

This position is ideal for an experienced electronics or electromechanical product development engineer looking to step into a principal-level role, lead multidisciplinary teams, and take ownership of full product architectures while contributing to business growth and client development.

Main Responsibilities of the Principal Electronics & Software Product Engineer (Cambridge):

 * Develop electronics and embedded software (C/C++) for diverse and technically complex new products
 * Lead the integration of electromechanical product designs through to manufacture and production transfer
 * Take technical ownership of product architecture from concept generation through to launch
 * Deliver technical progress to clients and, over time, lead multidisciplinary project teams
 * Contribute to requirements definition, specification development, schematic capture, PCB layout, hardware bring-up, debugging, and product validation
 * Support project planning, resourcing, and leadership activities
 * Build strong client relationships and support the conversion of new opportunities into commercial contracts


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