Elastic Ltd
Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer
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⚡ Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer
📍 Location: Cambridge area
💼 Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
We are recruiting for an innovative UK engineering and technology business looking to strengthen its R&D team with an experienced Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer.
This is a hands-on position combining electronics, embedded software, PCB design, and motor control, offering the opportunity to work across the complete product lifecycle — from initial concept and development through to testing, deployment, and ongoing improvement.
You’ll work closely with senior engineering colleagues on both existing technology and the development of new products. 🔧💡
🛠️ The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
- 🔌 Designing schematics and PCB layouts for electronic assemblies
- 💻 Designing, developing, and testing embedded software
- 🚀 Developing new products and improving existing systems
- 👨💻 Programming primarily in C/C++
- ⚙️ Working with embedded electronic and control systems
- 🔄 Supporting motor control and motor drive development
- 📋 Producing BOMs and supporting component selection, sourcing, and procurement
- 🤝 Working closely with mechanical, design, and wider engineering teams
- 📝 Creating and maintaining technical and design documentation
- 🧪 Testing, diagnosing, and fault-finding electronic systems
- ⚠️ Carrying out safety and risk assessments
- 💡 Translating technical and commercial requirements into practical electronic solutions
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🎯 What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone with:
- 🎓 5+ years' experience within electronics, embedded systems, or a closely related engineering role
- 🎓 Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related technical discipline
- 💻 Strong C/C++ programming experience
- 🔧 Experience with embedded software and electronics development
- 🖥️ Experience using EDA/PCB design packages such as Altium Designer, Cadence, or OrCAD
- 🔌 Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and electronic simulation
- ⚙️ Motor drive experience – essential
- 🔄 Brushless DC motor experience would be particularly advantageous
- 📡 Experience with wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and GNSS
- 🧠 Experience designing and maintaining embedded control systems
- 🧪 Strong hands-on ability with oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, data loggers/analysers, and other electronic test equipment
- 📐 Ability to read circuit diagrams, PCB schematics, and technical drawings
- 🛠️ Strong electronic fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- 🤝 Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
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🚀 The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-moving, innovative engineering environment where you can take genuine ownership of technical challenges and contribute directly to the development of exciting physical products.
If you’re an experienced Electronics / Embedded Software Engineer looking for a position where you can work across hardware, software, PCB design, and motor control, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Apply now or get in touch for further information.
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