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Lead Electronics Engineer
Smartbox Assistive Technology. Lead the electronics architecture behind next-generation Smartbox communication devices .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in designing complex electronic products, with strong expertise in digital, analogue, and power electronics. Capable of leading cross-functional technical projects while mentoring engineering teams and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Embedded Firmware Development in C/C++Digital, Analogue and Power Electronics DesignSchematic Capture and PCB DesignMedical Device DevelopmentCross-Functional Project Leadership
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Hard Skills
Embedded Firmware DevelopmentDigital Electronics DesignAnalogue Electronics DesignPower Electronics DesignSchematic CapturePCB DesignDFMEAVerification and ValidationManufacturability ConsiderationsRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsTechnical LeadershipMentoring EngineersInfluencing StakeholdersContinuous Improvement Mindset
Tools & Technologies
RTOS EnvironmentsMicrocontroller PlatformsAudio SystemsSensorsInfrared TechnologiesHuman-Machine Interfaces
Industry Keywords
Assistive TechnologyAAC ProductsSafety-Critical Product DevelopmentProduct StrategySupply Chain Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesRTOSC++
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the electronics architecture behind next-generation Smartbox communication devices
- Combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership across the product lifecycle
- Design complex, medical-grade products from concept and architecture through validation, compliance and manufacturing
- Influence product direction and drive innovation across critical hardware platforms
- Collaborate across electronics, embedded systems, acoustics, sensors and firmware
- Work with engineering, quality, manufacturing and production teams
- Shape hardware subsystems, embedded platforms and firmware solutions
- Lead complex, cross-functional technical projects and manage competing priorities
- Mentor engineers and contribute to technical strategy
- Support a culture of continuous improvement
- Balance user needs, technical performance and long-term product goals
- Ensure design decisions support Smartbox’s mission of empowering people through technology
Requirements
What you’ll need- Extensive experience designing complex electronic products from concept through to manufacture
- Strong expertise in digital, analogue and power electronics, including system architecture and component selection
- Proven experience developing embedded firmware in C/C++ on modern microcontroller platforms and RTOS environments
- Significant experience with schematic capture, PCB design, design reviews and manufacturability considerations
- Knowledge of safety, EMC and regulatory requirements within regulated product environments
- Experience applying engineering risk management principles, including DFMEA and structured verification and validation approaches
- Ability to lead complex, cross-functional technical projects and manage competing priorities effectively
- Experience building, mentoring and developing engineering teams
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
- A genuine passion for creating technology that improves people's lives
- Experience or knowledge in assistive technology, AAC or accessibility-focused products
- Experience with embedded systems and hardware/firmware integration
- Experience with audio systems, sensors, infrared technologies and human-machine interfaces
- Experience with medical device or safety-critical product development
- Experience with product strategy, supply chains and long-term platform thinking
- Experience working closely with manufacturers and external suppliers
- Experience with technology evaluation, innovation and future product road mapping
Benefits
Comp & perks- Purpose-driven work with real-world impact
- Collaborative and supportive culture
- Hybrid working and flexibility
- Opportunities to grow, lead and shape future products
- Strong benefits package
- Wellbeing support