Embedded Electronics Product Engineer (12-Month Contract)
Typhon Group | West Dean, Salisbury | Full-time | Graduate to 2+ Years' Experience
About Typhon
Typhon Group is a UK-based technical innovation company designing and engineering the world's most advanced non-lethal distraction devices for law enforcement, military, and government agencies worldwide. Our products are trusted in hostile environments across the globe, holding NATO stock numbers and backed by over 100 years of combined operational experience within law enforcement and government surveillance.
Everything we make is designed and engineered entirely in-house — and that's where you come in.
About the Role
We are looking for an Embedded Electronics Product Engineer to join our in-house engineering team based in West Dean, Salisbury. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in bringing a number of exciting in-house products to completion for a company with a truly global reach. Ideal for a motivated graduate or early-career engineer looking to take on real responsibility from day one, you will work on the electronics hardware and firmware at the heart of our next-generation non-lethal devices, contributing across the full product lifecycle from concept and prototyping through to production and field deployment.
The role is initially offered as a 12-month contract, with the strong potential for extension based on the company's ongoing and future requirements.
You will be working on products that operate in demanding, safety-critical environments, where engineering quality and reliability are paramount.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop embedded electronics hardware for new and existing Typhon products, from schematic capture and PCB layout through to bring-up and validation
- Write and maintain firmware in C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems
- Select and integrate appropriate microcontrollers, sensors, power management components, and communication interfaces to meet product requirements
- Support prototyping, testing, and iterative development through the product lifecycle
- Work closely with mechanical and systems engineers to deliver fully integrated product designs
- Contribute to 3D and mechanical CAD design tasks where required
- Produce clear technical documentation including schematics, firmware specifications, and test reports
- Engage with suppliers and manufacturers to support design for manufacture (DFM) and production readiness
Required Skills & Experience
- Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Foundational knowledge of embedded electronics hardware design — schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, and bring-up
- Understanding of firmware development in C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems
- Experience with embedded communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN
- Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M based microcontrollers
- Ability to read and interpret datasheets, schematics, and technical specifications
- A methodical, safety-conscious approach to engineering
Desirable Skills
- PCB design experience using OrCAD
- Experience with 3D or mechanical CAD design tools (e.g. SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar)
- Knowledge of RTOS development (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar)
- Experience using lab equipment — oscilloscopes, logic analysers, multimeters — for debug and validation
- Familiarity with wireless communication protocols (BLE, LoRa, or similar)
- Experience with battery-powered or low-power system design
- Understanding of EMC considerations and design for compliance
- Exposure to defence, law enforcement, or regulated product development environments
Hours & Working Pattern
- 36 hours per week, primarily office-based
- Based at our office in West Dean, Salisbury
What We Offer
- Salary: £35,000
- Initial 12-month contract with potential for extension
- A unique opportunity to contribute to globally deployed products from the ground up
- A close-knit, highly experienced team with deep domain knowledge in law enforcement and defence
- Full product ownership — from first concept to field deployment
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
