Junior Electronics Design Engineer Job – Bristol

Junior Electronics Design Engineer

Key Points:

• Work on cutting-edge IoT and connected products
• Gain hands-on experience with rapid concept-to-launch projects
• Work alongside experienced engineers in a multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to exciting projects for global clients
• Develop your skills across firmware, electronics, and embedded systems
• Collaborate in a fun, supportive environment with mentoring and career progression
• Enjoy flexibility, perks, and ongoing training

Key Skills: C/C++, ESP32, STM32, basic electronics, embedded firmware development, UART, SPI, I2C, BLE, Wi-Fi, Git, debugging, hardware prototyping, and a willingness to learn new technologies.

About Ignitec

Ignitec is a specialist design and technology consultancy developing innovative, smart, connected products for clients across the medical, defence, industrial, and energy sectors.

We design everything from wearable medical devices to intrinsically safe IoT systems, delivering complete solutions that combine innovation, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Our multidisciplinary team brings together electronics, embedded firmware, software, mechanical design, and manufacturing expertise under one roof, taking products from initial concept through to production.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for enthusiastic engineers who want to develop their technical skills, tackle exciting engineering challenges, and build a rewarding career.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Junior Electronic Design Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Bradley Stoke, Bristol.

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer with a passion for electronics, product development, and emerging technologies.

Working alongside experienced electronics, embedded, and mechanical engineers, you’ll contribute to the design, development, prototyping, and testing of innovative electronic products for global clients.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in electronic circuit design, PCB development, hardware bring-up, debugging, and product testing, with exposure to embedded firmware, wireless communications, and regulatory compliance.

The role offers the opportunity to work on multiple projects across diverse industries, developing practical engineering skills and gaining valuable experience throughout the complete product development lifecycle.

You won’t be expected to know everything from day one. We’re looking for someone with a strong technical foundation, a proactive attitude, and a genuine enthusiasm for learning and developing as an electronics engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of analogue and digital electronic circuits for embedded products and connected devices.

• Support schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer, working alongside experienced electronics engineers.

• Contribute to component selection, circuit design, and the preparation of bills of materials (BOMs).

• Support PCB bring-up, testing, debugging, and validation of prototype electronic assemblies.

• Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analysers, and power supplies to test and troubleshoot electronic circuits.

• Assist with the development and integration of microcontroller-based systems, including STM32, ESP32, and similar platforms.

• Gain experience integrating sensors, communication interfaces, power supplies, and wireless technologies such as BLE, Wi-Fi, and LoRa.

• Support hardware prototyping, soldering, assembly, and electronic component rework.

• Collaborate with embedded firmware, mechanical, and software engineers to integrate electronics into complete products.

• Assist with engineering verification, functional testing, and the preparation of technical documentation.

• Gain exposure to EMC, CE, UKCA, and ATEX compliance requirements, supporting testing and certification activities where appropriate.

• Work within structured project plans, contributing to technical deliverables, milestones, and engineering documentation.

Requirements

Essential

• A degree, HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• A sound understanding of analogue and digital electronics, including basic circuit design principles.

• Some experience with schematic capture and PCB design software, gained through university, personal projects, placements, or employment.

• A basic understanding of electronic components, including resistors, capacitors, transistors, operational amplifiers, and microcontrollers.

• Familiarity with common electronic communication interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, or GPIO.

• Basic experience using electronic test equipment, including multimeters and oscilloscopes.

• An understanding of microcontroller-based systems and how hardware and firmware interact.

• A logical and methodical approach to problem-solving and fault finding.

• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

• Strong attention to detail, a proactive attitude, and a willingness to learn.

Desirable

Experience in any of the following would be beneficial but is not essential:

• Familiarity with Altium Designer or similar PCB design packages.

• Experience designing, assembling, or testing PCBs through academic, personal, or commercial projects.

• Basic programming knowledge in C/C++, particularly for embedded microcontrollers.

• Exposure to STM32, ESP32, Nordic, or similar microcontroller platforms.

• Understanding of power supply design, battery-powered devices, or low-power electronics.

• Knowledge of wireless communication technologies such as BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, NB-IoT, or Thread.

• Hands-on soldering, electronics assembly, or component rework experience.

• Familiarity with Python or scripting for testing and automation.

• Awareness of EMC principles, regulatory compliance, or electronic product certification.

• Understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and electronic production processes.

What We’re Looking For

We’re interested in more than just your technical qualifications. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about engineering and motivated to develop their career.

The ideal candidate will be someone who:

• Enjoys hands-on engineering: You like designing, building, testing, and understanding how electronic products work.

• Is naturally curious: You’re interested in new technologies and enjoy exploring different approaches to solving technical challenges.

• Has a problem-solving mindset: You approach challenges logically and are willing to investigate and learn.

• Works well with others: You enjoy collaborating with engineers across different disciplines and contributing to a shared goal.

• Takes pride in quality: You pay attention to detail and want to deliver reliable, well-engineered solutions.

• Is eager to develop: You’re motivated to improve your technical knowledge, take on new challenges, and progressively build responsibility.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000 – £34,000, depending on skills and experience.

• Team-wide profit share bonus, eligible after 12 months.

• Hybrid working, with 2 days per week working from home.

• Flexible working hours (flexi-time).

• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and your birthday off.

• The opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact engineering projects across medical, defence, industrial, and energy sectors.

• Exposure to a wide variety of electronic technologies, applications, and engineering challenges.

• Mentoring and technical guidance from experienced engineers.

• Access to our fully equipped in-house electronics laboratory, workshop, and prototyping facilities.

• Ongoing professional development, technical training, and clear career progression opportunities.

• A collaborative, supportive engineering environment where ideas are encouraged and contributions are valued.

• The opportunity to gain experience in the complete product development lifecycle, from early-stage concepts through to manufacturing and production.

Why Join Ignitec?

At Ignitec, you won’t spend every day working on the same product or technology.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of innovative electronic products, collaborate with talented engineers, and see your designs develop into real-world solutions.

From advanced connected devices and medical technologies to electronics designed for challenging industrial environments, you’ll be involved in projects where engineering quality and innovation genuinely matter.

Whether you’re a recent graduate looking for your first engineering opportunity or a junior engineer ready for your next challenge, Ignitec offers the variety, support, and career development to help you become an accomplished Electronic Design Engineer.

How to Apply

If you’re enthusiastic about electronics, enjoy solving engineering challenges, and want to develop your career within an innovative and growing technology consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and, where possible, examples of relevant university, personal, or professional electronic design projects.