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Electronic Engineer

Ideagen
City of Edinburgh · posted 19 August 2026
Location
City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Category
Engineering

Salary - To be discussed at next stage

Role Purpose

At Ideagen Wearable Safety, we're developing technology that helps prevent life-changing injuries in high-risk industries. As we embark on the development of our next-generation industrial wearable platform, we're looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to lead the hardware design of innovative connected safety solutions.

This is more than an electronics design role. You'll play a key part in shaping product architecture, leading hardware development and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept through to manufacture and release.

Location

Edinburgh, UK

Level

Experienced Professional

Department

Product

Working Pattern

Hybrid

Benefits

Benefits At Ideagen

Responsibilities

  • Lead the hardware design and development of new and existing wearable safety products from concept through to production.
  • Define system architectures and create schematic designs incorporating sensors, microcontrollers, RFID, Bluetooth, UWB, cellular communications and power management technologies.
  • Own PCB layout and design activities, ensuring products meet performance, quality and manufacturing requirements.
  • Collaborate with firmware, software, mechanical and test engineers to deliver integrated product solutions.
  • Provide technical guidance to manufacturing partners and external suppliers throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Define and support product qualification, certification and compliance activities including EMC, radio and safety testing.
  • Maintain robust design documentation, reviews and change control processes in line with ISO9001 requirements.
  • Support product validation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement to enhance product performance and reliability

Skills And Experience

  • Proven experience in electronic hardware design, ideally within embedded, connected or wearable products.
  • Strong schematic capture, circuit design and PCB layout experience.
  • Knowledge of microprocessors, sensors, wireless communications and power management systems.
  • Understanding of electronic manufacturing processes, PCBA fabrication and rapid prototyping techniques.
  • Experience working with external manufacturers and technical partners.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

About Ideagen

Ideagen is the invisible force behind many things we rely on every day - from keeping airplanes soaring in the sky, to ensuring the food on our tables is safe, to helping doctors and nurses care for the sick. So, when you think of Ideagen, think of it as the silent teammate that’s always working behind the scenes to help those people who make our lives safer and better. Everyday millions of people are kept safe using Ideagen software. We have offices all over the world including America, Australia, Malaysia and India with people doing lots of different and exciting jobs.

We’re building a future-ready team, and AI is part of how we work smarter. If you're curious, adaptable and open to using AI to improve how you work, you’ll thrive at Ideagen!

Applications

To ensure a flexible and inclusive process, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments by contacting us at [email protected] . All matters will be treated with strict confidence.

At Ideagen, we value the importance of work-life balance and welcome candidates seeking flexible arrangements. If this is something you are interested in, please let us know during the application process. Enhance your career and make the world a safer place!

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