Systems Engineer - Embedded and Hardware £60,000 to £70,000 depending on skills and experience + Bonus + Benefits Bedford The Vacancy Our client is seeking an experienced and Senior Systems Engineer - Embedded and Hardware to take ownership of the electronics and software workstream for their IVD medical devices. This is a senior role where you will act as technical design authority, ensuring robust system architecture, supplier governance and regulatory compliance while working at system level rather than as a day to day coder. Based in Bedford and working closely with both in house teams and international third party suppliers, this role offers the opportunity to influence products from early architecture through regulatory approval and post market readiness. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will provide technical governance and leadership across hardware, embedded firmware and PC software, ensuring all development activities meet quality, safety and regulatory requirements. You will operate as the system-level technical owner, shaping architecture, design controls and verification strategies, while ensuring supplier outputs are delivered to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: Third Party Oversight and Governance: Partner with external suppliers to develop electronics, embedded firmware, and software for an IVD medical device, leading supplier governance across design controls, KPIs, risk management, schedules, budgets, quality, and regulatory ..... full job details .....