Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer Location: Hybrid (Egham) Alfen Recruitment is proud to be working exclusively with a leading innovator in electronic systems, seeking a talented Senior Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, developing and designing advanced electronic modules and PCBs for high-performance products. Your Mission: As a Senior Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, testing, and optimising electronic circuits — both analog and digital — while collaborating closely with internal teams to bring concepts from design to high-volume production. Key Responsibilities: * Develop, design, and test electronic modules and PCBs. * Create detailed circuit diagrams aligned with product requirements. * Lead analog design efforts, including amplifiers, filters, and power electronics. * Drive digital design projects, covering high-speed communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, USB, Ethernet), timers, counters, ADCs, and FPGAs. * FPGA design and development — a core focus of this role. * Perform mixed-signal simulations, analysis, and fault-finding to refine designs. * Prototype, verify, and troubleshoot electronic systems. * Prepare technical documentation: test plans, reports, and bills of materials (BOMs). * Support production testing and engineering change management. * Collaborate with engineering teams to take concepts from design to delivery. * Continuously enhance design skills and share knowledge with the team. What We're Looking For: * Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related field. * 10+ years’ experience in analog and digital circuit design and development. * Strong expertise in FPGA design — essential. * Proficient in high-speed communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, USB, Ethernet). * Hands-on experience with embedded systems and microcontroller programming. * Skilled in circuit simulation, PCB layout, and prototyping. * Familiarity with design tools like Altium. * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Key Attributes: * Proactive and goal-oriented. * Excellent communication and listening skills. * Strong team player with organisational awareness. * Focused on delivering high-quality solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to work on innovative electronic solutions within a supportive and collaborative environment. Apply now and be part of something groundbreaking. Alfen Recruitment — connecting top talent with industry leaders