Electronics Engineering Lead

Job Description
Electronics Engineering Lead
Location: Central London (minimum 3 days on-site per week, including Wednesdays; hybrid arrangement for remaining days)
About the Company
We are a growing health-tech company working on pioneering solutions for early-stage disease detection. Our proprietary non-invasive sensor technology is designed to identify internal anomalies without the use of harmful radiation. The primary goal is to revolutionize how diseases such as cancer are detected, with a particular focus on making screening safer, more accessible, and more affordable for all populations. With scalability and global impact as central goals, our innovations are targeted at transforming diagnostic pathways in both high- and low-resource settings.
Role Overview
This leadership role sits at the core of our hardware development efforts. You will be responsible for managing and advancing our electronic systems, guiding a small team of hardware, electronics, and test engineers. In addition to overseeing internal hardware evolution and testing, you’ll collaborate across teams on product development and regulatory alignment, with a focus on integrating hardware with algorithmic systems.
The position calls for someone who can both quickly grasp existing systems and drive longer-term vision and innovation. A strong understanding of signal processing and system integration is essential.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the electronics and hardware team, ensuring timely delivery of technical milestones
Own and develop internal testing strategies and procedures for hardware systems
Propose and steer future hardware development initiatives in line with product goals
Collaborate with external manufacturers to ensure compliance with technical specifications
Define and manage project timelines, deliverables, and risk mitigation strategies
Work closely with software and algorithm teams to support integrated system performance
Required Qualifications
Degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Biomedical Engineering (minimum 2:1 or equivalent)
Master’s degree with at least 3 years of industry experience OR 5+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience designing low-noise electronics systems
Knowledge of working within quality management frameworks
Experience with risk assessment and FMEA processes
Experience
Systems involving electromagnetic sensing (e.g., impedance, capacitance, ECG, EEG, etc.)
FPGA development experience
Familiarity with VHDL
Medical device development background
Proficiency in using Altium for schematic capture and PCB layout
Strong technical documentation skills
Benefits
Share option scheme
Private medical and dental insurance
5% employer pension contribution
Life and health coverage
Complimentary office lunch
Flexible working policy (subject to business needs)
25 days annual leave
Performance-based bonus scheme
Professional development opportunities (workshops, training, etc., aligned with business objectives)
Team Culture
You’ll be joining a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, researchers, and clinicians who value open collaboration, critical thinking, and fast-paced development. We welcome innovative ideas and encourage proactive engagement in shaping the company’s future. If you're excited by the idea of working on meaningful, cutting-edge technology that can improve lives, we’d love to hear from you.

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