Lead Electronics Engineer

This isn’t a typical electronics role; you’ll be working at the intersection of:

Medical-grade hardware and embedded systems.

Assistive technology and accessibility.

Highly integrated, multi-disciplinary products.

We’re solving complex, real-world challenges where reliability, usability and performance truly matter, and where your decisions directly impact people’s daily lives.

We’re looking for a rare combination of deep technical expertise, curiosity, and purpose-driven thinking.

Extensive experience designing complex electronic products from concept through to manufacture.

Strong expertise in digital, analogue and power electronics, including system architecture and component selection.

Proven experience developing embedded firmware in C/C++ on modern microcontroller platforms and RTOS environments.

Significant experience with schematic capture, PCB design, design reviews and manufacturability considerations.

Knowledge of safety, EMC and regulatory requirements within regulated product environments.

Experience applying engineering risk management principles, including DFMEA and structured verification and validation approaches.

Ability to lead complex, cross-functional technical projects and manage competing priorities effectively.

Experience building, mentoring and developing engineering teams.

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.

A genuine passion for creating technology that improves people's lives.

Assistive technology, AAC or accessibility-focused products.

Embedded systems and hardware/firmware integration.

Audio systems, sensors, infrared technologies and human-machine interfaces.

Medical device or safety-critical product development.

Product strategy, supply chains and long-term platform thinking.

Working closely with manufacturers and external suppliers.

Technology evaluation, innovation and future product road mapping.

Purpose-driven work with real-world impact.

Collaborative and supportive culture.

Hybrid working and flexibility.

Opportunities to grow, lead and shape future products.

Strong benefits package + wellbeing support.

Dive into our website to uncover all the fantastic benefits waiting for you at Smartbox.

At Smartbox, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

If there’s anything we can do to support you during the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know within your application.

We also aim to build sustainability into everything we do, from how we design our products to how we operate as a business.

If you’re excited by the idea of combining cutting-edge electronics engineering with real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you.