Electronics Design Engineer - Datum Electronics

Job Posted: 6 November 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
• Industries: Engineering Manufacturing Mechanical and Electrical

The Electronics Design Engineer supports the design, development, testing and documentation of electronic systems within ongoing product and R&D projects at Datum Electronics. Reporting directly to the Engineering & Program Manager, working under the technical guidance of the Lead Electronics Design Engineer, the role contributes to reliable, high-quality designs that meet customer requirements and engineering specifications. It requires effective communication, organisation and problem-solving skills to manage assigned tasks, resolve technical issues and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop digital and analogue circuits for data acquisition and instrumentation used in precision torque measurement systems, with technical guidance from the Lead Electronics Design Engineer.

• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical and software engineers to develop integrated solutions.

• Carry out assigned activities across the product lifecycle, including prototyping, testing and validation against customer requirements and engineering specifications.

• Prepare and maintain design documentation, test procedures and test results for new and existing electronic systems.

• Undertake design and development tasks in accordance with applicable directives, industry standards and safety requirements, supporting CE compliance where relevant.

• Investigate and troubleshoot issues in existing products and systems, implement agreed corrective actions and escalate technical risks when necessary.

• Work with suppliers and production teams to source and evaluate components for product development and manufacturing.

• Develop and carry out testing on new and existing designs to meet the quality expectations of Datum Electronics and the end customer.

• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, proposing practical solutions and implementing agreed enhancements to processes and product quality.

• Support cost-reduction initiatives by reviewing designs and processes to identify opportunities to reduce material and manufacturing costs.

• Support obsolescence management by monitoring component lifecycle status, identifying at-risk parts and evaluating suitable alternatives to maintain long-term product availability.

When an emergent situation requires it, the Electronics Design Engineer may be asked to be flexible in their work allocation and carry out tasks not listed in this document. These tasks will always be ones that the individual has the capability to complete.

Other benefits:

• Company Medical Plan & DIS

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Birthday off each year

• Discounted gym membership

• Company Car Scheme (EV) following probation

• Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme