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Throughout all of this, you will remain technically grounded and continue to work on core electronic designs as well as building prototypes in the on-site electronics lab.\nRequirements:\nIndustrial experience designing, prototyping, and testing electronic systems including practical electronic lab skills, developing embedded software, and writing documentation.\nGood understanding of project planning, resourcing and leadership.\nFamiliarity with customer/client communications, as needed for requirements gathering, product presentations, etc.\n1st or 2:1 in a relevant engineering discipline from a leading university (UK top 10 or equivalent).\nThis company has a strong ethos of support and self-improvement. Career development is supported through mentorship and personal training budgets. Additionally, they have an ethics policy designed to ensure the company works on projects which are aligned to their employees’ beliefs. A strong remunerations package including a bonus scheme is on offer to the right candidate.\nKeywords: Electronics, Electromechanical, Embedded Software, C/C++, Debugging, Product Testing, Transfer to Manufacture, Project Management, Team Leadership\nPlease note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. 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