Electronic Hardware Engineer

DCS Recruitment Limited; Sparkford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist in defense technology is seeking an Electronic Hardware Engineer based in Yeovil, Somerset. In this hybrid role, you will design and develop advanced electronic systems, working closely within a development team. Essential qualifications include a degree in Electronic Engineering and strong electronic design skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 and opportunities for career development on high-impact projects.

Benefits

Career development with training investment

Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days remote

Opportunity to work on exciting projects

Qualifications

• Strong electronic design skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analogue and digital hardware.
• Test, debug, and fault-find electronic systems.
• Support products through their lifecycle.

Skills

Electronic design skills

Communication abilities

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering (2:1 or above)

Tools

VHDL

Intel Quartus Prime

Altium Designer

Job description

Overview

Electronic Hardware Engineer — Yeovil, Somerset (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days remote).

Salary: £45,000 per annum.

Are you an ambitious Electronic Hardware Engineer looking for a role where you can make a real impact? Our client, a specialist within the defense sector, is seeking a talented engineer to join their close-knit development team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a company at the forefront of advanced technology, working on cutting-edge electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of analogue and digital hardware.
• Schematic capture and multi-layer PCB design.
• Test, debug, and fault-finding of electronic systems.
• Contribution to firmware and FPGA design.
• Supporting products through their lifecycle, including upgrades and obsolescence management.
• Developing test processes and equipment.

About you

• Essential: Degree in Electronic Engineering (2:1 or above) or equivalent.
• Strong electronic design skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach.

• Desirable (but not essential): Master\'s degree in Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Experience in FPGA design (VHDL, Intel Quartus Prime).
• PCB design experience (Altium Designer).
• Knowledge of communication interfaces (Ethernet, RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C).
• Embedded software experience in C/C++.
• Familiarity with transitioning designs into production.

What’s on offer

• £45,000 salary.
• Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days remote.
• Career development with training investment.
• Opportunity to work on exciting, high-impact projects in the defense sector.

This role is based in Yeovil, Somerset and will require regular on-site presence due to the hands-on nature of the work.

If you are interested please apply and Max Carr from DCS will be in touch.

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality.