Location: Chelmsford, EssexSalary: Competitive + BonusJob Type: Full-time, PermanentSector: Embedded Systems Electronics Design Engineering RandDReed Engineering are currently working with an industry-leading machinery manufacturer who are looking to appoint an experienced Embedded Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team in Chelmsford.This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an engineer with strong embedded hardware expertise and practical Forth programming experience to take a hands-on technical leadership role within a highly innovative engineering group.The RoleAs an Embedded Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle design and development of embedded electronic systems. You''ll work across hardware, firmware, and low-level architecture, with a specific focus on Forth programming for real-time and resource-constrained applications.You will play a key role in shaping technical direction, supporting junior engineers, and driving the design of high-reliability embedded platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesLead full lifecycle design of embedded electronic products from concept to release.Produce specifications, schematic capture, PCB layout input, and verification plans.Develop and maintain firmware in Forth and occasionally C/C++.Design and test digital and analogue circuits including power supply, signal conditioning, and comms interfaces.Work collaboratively with software, systems, and test engineering teams.Support compliance and