Engineering Lead - Embedded & Electronics

Romsey
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Are you an experienced Electronic/Embedded Engineer with expertise in RS485, Modbus, and low-power PCB design? Do you have a passion for IoT technologies and leading engineering teams?

Join a pioneering company at the forefront of sensor technology innovation. For over 20 years the company has been developing solutions that enhance safety and sustainability across multiple industries. As the Engineering Lead, you'll play a key role in shaping the product roadmap while overseeing a talented team, including a Mechanical Engineer and a Graduate Electronics Engineer.

Your Role:

Lead engineering projects, overseeing embedded software development and server-side systems for remote device interaction.
Own the engineering budget and collaborate with research, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
Guide system architecture, including server software, databases, and analytics.
Develop and maintain software for automated production rigs.
Act as department lead and senior escalation point.Technical Skills & Experience:

Strong background in Embedded C development.
Experience with RS232, RS485, I2C, SPI, and USB.
Knowledge of Embedded Linux and IoT communication protocols (LTE, 3G, GPRS).
Understanding of network protocols (OSPF, L2TP, IPSEC, TCP/IP, UDP).
Expertise in Modbus and low-power PCB design.
Circuit design, PCB layout, and debugging/problem-solving skills.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to step into a leadership role and contribute to innovative solutions that make a real impact.

£60,000 - £65,000 + Benefits
Location: Romsey, Southampton, Eastleigh. Hampshire

Hit apply to upload your CV or contact Steve at Spectrum IT Recruitment for more information. .

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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