Graduate Engineer/ Electronics Engineer

Join us at Smartbox as a Senior Electronics Engineer ! Are you a passionate Senior Electronics Engineer looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is seeking a dedicated individual to help enhance the lives of people with disabilities. Technical Delivery and Leadership: Lead complex, multi disciplinary electronics projects, balancing scope, time, cost, quality and risk while supporting informed trade off decisions and coordinating contributors as needed.

Define and maintain robust, portable electronic platforms and subsystems with long-term lifecycle focus. Subsystem Ownership: Own the strategy, architecture and lifecycle of key subsystems, including audio / acoustics, embedded controllers, thermal solutions, HMIs, infrared and sensor systems. Electronics and PCB Design: Deliver end to end circuit design, schematic capture and analysis.

Test, Verification and Validation: Champion testable design and automated testing, supporting CI where appropriate. Lead verification and validation activities through lab testing, user trials and real world use. Quality and Compliance: Act as a subject matter expert for medical electrical safety and EMC standards (IEC 60601 1 / 6 Own timely investigation and resolution of quality issues.

Risk Management: Perform DFMEAs and risk assessments in line with ISO 14971, implementing controls and providing verification evidence. Manufacturing Handover: Create accurate, version controlled BOMs and manufacturing data packs. Support production, service and repair teams with training and clear quality measures.

Build strong supplier partnerships and collaborate closely with Quality, Production, Eye Tracking and Repairs to improve reliability, serviceability and cost. Mentor Engineers and support a positive, high performing engineering culture. Experience across audio / acoustics, embedded controllers, thermal solutions, HMIs, infrared, sensors and hardware / firmware interfaces.

Deep electronics expertise: Strong foundations in digital, analogue and power electronics, making sound architecture and component trade offs. Experienced in schematic capture, DFM / DFA principles, PCB layout review, and embedded C / C++ firmware development using Zephyr RTOS (e.g. Test, compliance and risk focus: Designs for testability, supports automated testing and CI, understands IEC 60601 standards, and applies DFMEA and ISO 14971 risk management.

Smartbox is at the forefront of assistive communication technology, creating products used worldwide by people with diverse needs. Our Culture, Sustainability and Inclusion We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday, offering barrier free recruitment and workplace adjustments. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days.

Apply now and be a part of a team dedicated to creating technology that changes lives.