Senior Electronic Engineer (Wearables)

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Description

The Role

• We're looking for a Sr. Electronic Engineer to design and implement electronic components and systems that power the development of innovative consumer health and wearable products. This is a hands-on role focused on bringing innovative hardware from concept through production, working at the intersection of electronics, embedded systems, and product development. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, reliable, and scalable solutions.
• Hybrid working - ORB office is located next to Old Street Station, London.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hardware prototyping, testing, and validation - including component selection, schematic design, PCB layout, and lab testing.
• Troubleshoot and debug electronic systems using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and multimeters.
• Work closely with firmware, software, mechanical, and data teams to integrate electronics into complete product systems.
• Evaluate new technologies, components, and architectures for future product designs.
• Collaborate with external PCB manufacturers and assembly partners to support prototyping, DFM improvements, and production readiness.
• Write prototype firmware or test drivers in C to validate sensors and hardware functionality.
• Design PCB schematics and layouts using EDA tools such as Altium Designer.
• Partner with firmware engineers on hardware-software integration across sensors, wireless modules, and communication interfaces.
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), supporting component selection, lifecycle management, and cost optimisation.
• Develop validation procedures, test setups, and internal tools to support hardware development.
• Stay current with developments in embedded electronics, wireless systems, and wearable technologies.

We're looking for someone who has

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or a related field required; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years of experience designing and developing electronic hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to independently deliver complex electronic design within multidisciplinary product development teams.
• Strong background in analog and digital circuit design, including microcontrollers, sensors, and wireless communication.
• Experience working with Bluetooth (including BLE) and wireless embedded systems.
• Experience writing or modifying embedded C for hardware testing or sensor integration.
• Experience with Python for testing, automation, or data analysis.
• Track record of bringing electronic products from concept to production, ideally in wearables or connected devices.
• Experience working with PCB manufacturers and assembly vendors, including DFM and production support.
• Experience creating and managing BOMs, including component selection and lifecycle management.
• Bonus - Experience with wireless charging.
• Bonus - Experience with basic 3D printing.

About ORB

Founded in 2017, ORB Innovations exists to empower people to be their best selves through technology, unlocking meaningful, data-driven insights to improve performance, wellness, and health.

ORB was acquired by Glidewell, a leading US-based dental laboratory in 2023. This strategic partnership is accelerating our R&D, commercialization and global distribution efforts.

In 2024, we launched our first product, the ORB Sport Smart Mouthguard, in the US market. Designed for athletes in contact and combat sports, it delivers insights into heart rate, movement, and head impact exposure. Learn more at www.orbsport.com.

Building on this momentum, we're expanding our product portfolio within sports performance and entering the sleep technology space, developing solutions for those affected by sleep disorders.

Perks

Hybrid working

BUPA Health Insurance

BUPA Dental Insurance

Illness/Injury Income Protection

Life Insurance

Travel Insurance

33 days' holiday a year, including bank holidays

Free office snacks including fresh fruit, tea, coffee and more

Learning & training opportunities and resources

Opportunity to test all the latest competitor wellness and fitness products

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are actively creating an equitable environment for everyone to thrive.

One of our priorities is to promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring that we provide ample support for all our employees to grow within the company. Embracing diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment are essential to our ethos.

As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all applicants for employment without any bias based on ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, neurodiversity status, or disability status.