Electrical Hardware Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Chelmsford; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in Chelmsford is seeking an Electrical Hardware Engineer/PCB Designer at team lead level for a 12-month contract. This role involves designing PCBs for high-speed space applications and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in PCB design and be proficient with CAD tools like CADENCE or ALTIUM.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in PCB design and high-speed digital circuitry.
• Proficient with PCB CAD tools, ideally CADENCE or ALTIUM.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCBs for high-speed space applications.
• Lead and carry out verification and testing of electronics.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality standards are upheld.

Skills

PCB Design

High-Speed Digital Circuitry

Electronics Fundamentals

Electrical Interface Design

Mentoring

Tools

CADENCE

ALTIUM

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Hardware Engineer/PCB Designer | Contract | £50-£70 per hour | Inside IR35 | 12 Months | 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:

• £50-£70 per hour Inside IR35

• 12 month contract

• Office in Chelmsford

• 4 days in the office and 1 from home