Electrical Hardware Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering organization is seeking an Electrical Hardware Engineer/PCB Designer at team lead level to join their growing space technology division. You will be involved in designing advanced imaging systems and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring quality standards. The role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Electric Car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance

Paid membership to a professional body

Access to training and mentorship

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong experience in PCB design required.
• Experience in aerospace or defence is a plus.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCBs for high-speed space applications.
• Lead and carry out verification and testing of electronics.
• Prepare technical documents and lead design reviews.

Skills

PCB design

High-speed digital circuitry

Clear presentation skills

Electronics fundamentals

Tools

CADENCE

ALTIUM

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Electrical Hardware Engineer/PCB Designer | Space Engineering | Chelmsford

A well-established engineering organisation is seeking an Electrical Hardware Engineer/PCB Designer at team lead level to join their growing space technology division. This role is ideal for someone already leading a small team or an experienced engineer ready to step up.

You’ll be working on advanced imaging systems, developing and testing electronics that power high-performance sensors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop PCBs for high-speed space applications
• Create schematics, select components, and work with external layout engineers
• Define system architecture and interface documentation
• Prepare technical documents and lead design reviews
• Lead and carry out verification and testing of electronics
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality standards are upheld

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong experience in PCB design and high-speed digital circuitry
• Proficient with PCB CAD tools (ideally CADENCE or ALTIUM)
• Ability to present complex electrical designs clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Solid understanding of electronics fundamentals and electrical interface design
• Experience in high-reliability standards (space/aerospace/defence experience a plus)

Rate:

• Competitive Salary dependent on experience
• Superb campus working environment
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays as standard – with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Free on-site parking and secure area for motorcycles and bicycles
• Electric Car scheme / salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• The site has its own football pitch, which holds regular company tournaments.
• Season ticket discounts on Greater Anglia Trains.
• Christmas shutdown ensures that you get time off during the festive break.
• Flexible start and finish times – 37 hour week and core hours are between 9:00am and 3:30pm.
• Support your professional development with a paid membership to a relevant professional body.
• Access to mentors and training – explore the vast training library at the company University!
• The company has a culture that is friendly and welcoming.