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A2E is comprised of engineers, designers, and project managers – all experts in their fields. We provide solutions across markets ranging from Energy (Renewables, Smart Metering, Oil & Gas) to Industrial, Life Sciences, and Medical. We have been delivering electronics and software solutions for over two decades, and work with our sister company Wideblue to deliver complete products including mechanics and optics. As part of the Pivot International group, we cover the full product development cycle, including proof-of-concept to prototype to full production.

We are rapidly growing and always looking for talented individuals to join our award-winning team. If you have experience in the ever-growing world of engineering or technology, we’d love to hear from you. If you do not see a position that fits you below, please email your resume to careers@a2etech.com.

 

Job Description:

We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Electronics Engineer to develop innovative products for our customers, in markets ranging from Smart Metering, Oil & Gas, to Life Sciences and Medical. This is a high-profile opportunity for you to demonstrate your talent in a fast-paced technical environment.

We have been delivering electronic design solutions for more than a decade, including proof-of-concept to prototype to full production. Working in design services the role offers customer contact. The aspect our team enjoy most is the variety of work – the role involves a broad range of technically demanding projects, and the opportunity to develop initial ideas into real tangible products in short timescales.

Essential Technical skills:

  • 10+ years’ experience developing electronic systems
  • Schematic capture, PCB design, simulation
  • Digital and analogue system design
  • Microcontroller system design
  • Flexibility to interpret a variety of datasheets, protocol documents, design specifications

 

Criteria:

  • Enjoy problem solving and working in a fast-paced, team-based technical environment
  • Possess strong communication skills; both internal and customer facing
  • Investigate, develop and utilise new technologies, components and techniques, processes and tools
  • Be comfortable creating customer-ready documentation and reports
  • Regularly use your analogue and digital electronics skills to design, build and test complex electronics modules

 

The following skills are an advantage:

  • Altium schematic capture and PCB layout
  • Design experience with system interconnects RS232, USB, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet etc.
  • Power supply design
  • High speed digital design
  • Wireless modules/RF experience (e.g. Wifi, BLE/Bluetooth, RFID)
  • Design experience with FPGAs, CPLDs and DSPs
  • Verification of prototypes and transfer to manufacture
  • EMC testing, failure analysis
  • Experience of highly regulated development processes, e.g. medical devices, ATEX

 

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or related subject.

Additional Information:

  • No agencies please
  • Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful candidate holding the right to work in the UK

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We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Engineering Director to lead our engineering function, overseeing multiple concurrent product development programmes from concept through to manufacture. You will play a pivotal role in shaping technical strategy, ensuring project excellence, and fostering a culture of innovation, quality and on-time delivery.

This is a high-impact role for a leader with deep technical expertise, strong customer engagement skills, and proven success in managing engineering teams and complex product portfolios in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership across all engineering functions (electronics, software, mechanical, optics, project management).
  • Own and drive the full lifecycle of product development programmes – from bid through delivery and into production – ensuring quality, timelines, and budgets are met.
  • Act as the technical authority and escalation point for project managers and engineers.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of engineers and project leads.
  • Drive continuous improvement in design processes, tools, quality systems, and technical governance.
  • Oversee resource planning, hiring, and professional development of the engineering team.
  • Work closely with sales and business development to scope technical proposals and support bids.
  • Maintain high levels of client engagement, ensuring technical excellence and customer satisfaction.
  • Contribute to long-term technology strategy.
  • Reporting of project portfolio status to key stakeholders and senior management.

Required Experience and Skills

  • 10+ years’ experience in engineering roles with at least 5 years in senior technical
  • Experience managing design services or consultancy-style engineering organisations.
  • Proven track record in full lifecycle product development in embedded systems or electronics/software.
  • Strong understanding of regulated industry development processes (e.g. Medical Devices, Functional Safety, Hazardous Areas).
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional, multi-site engineering teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder and customer relationship management.
  • Deep familiarity with product development methodologies and management
  • Advanced commercial awareness and project financial acumen, including forecasting and risk management.
  • Exceptional leadership, influencing, and team-building skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities at both technical and executive levels.

Desirable Skills

  • Familiarity with proposal development and contract negotiation.
  • Knowledge of emerging technologies relevant to IoT, smart devices, or low-power embedded design.
  • Exposure to international manufacturing and technology transfer.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
  • Chartered Engineer status or equivalent preferred.
  • Further technical or business qualifications (e.g. MSc, MBA) are an advantage.

Additional Information

  • Occasional UK and international travel may be required.
  • Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

 

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A2E belongs to a global organization with offices throughout three continents. Our sister company, Wideblue, is located in Glasgow and is only a short 40-minute drive. Visit their careers page to view their openings.

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