Principal Electrical Engineer Warwick, UK | £70,000 | Permanent | New Role
The Opportunity
A globally operating manufacturer of precision engineered components is seeking an exceptional Principal Electrical Engineer to join their Warwick facility. This is a newly created, high-impact role leading the development of next-generation instrumentation products for the world’s most demanding heavy vehicle and off-road environments.
This is a role for a true technical expert, someone who can own the full electronics architecture from physics through production, lead a team of development engineers, and drive innovation deployed globally across construction, agriculture, mining, and commercial vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and manage a team of development engineers across new product programs and customer adaptation projects
*Architect and develop next-generation instrumentation products for harsh, heavy-vehicle environments
*Own end-to-end product design: electronics architecture, signal conditioning, embedded signal processing, validation, and production launch
*Set the technical direction for advanced measurement technologies as the organisation’s subject-matter authority
*Lead innovation in signal processing and system robustness; resolve complex, first-principles technical challenges
*Operate within automotive-grade development systems including APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA, and DV/PV validation
*Collaborate with global OEMs and partners on system integration and field validation
*Design for extreme environments: wide temperature ranges, high vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, and chemical exposure
What You’ll Bring
*10+ years of instrumentation or embedded electronics development experience
*10+ years in the automotive or heavy vehicle industry
*Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (advanced degree preferred)
*Proven track record bringing commercial engineered products from concept through production
*Deep expertise in analog and mixed-signal circuit design
*Experience with one or more measurement or detection technologies using radar, capacitive, or ultrasonic principles
*Demonstrated ability to design for harsh environments: extreme temperatures, vibration, industrial exposure
*Familiarity with automotive quality processes: APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA, IATF 16949
*Hands-on PCB assembly and troubleshooting skills
*Experience in heavy vehicle, construction, or agricultural equipment markets
*Embedded firmware (C/C++) and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN) — desirable
*EMI/EMC-robust design and ISO 26262 exposure — desirable
What’s On Offer
*£70,000 per annum
*25 days holiday annually
*Company pension scheme
*Life assurance
*Casual, energetic workplace
*Global product impact across multiple markets
To Apply
Send your CV and a brief note on your instrumentation and electronics development background. We are actively reviewing applications for this newly created role.

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