Electronics Hardware Design Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured mentoring

Career development

Benefits package

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking an Electronics Hardware Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering and technology business.

You will contribute to the full product development lifecycle, from concept through testing and manufacturing support, under the guidance of the Senior Hardware Engineer.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to design complex mixed-signal analogue and digital circuits.
• Strong knowledge of analogue electronics, measurement systems and data acquisition.
• Excellent troubleshooting and fault-finding skills on complex hardware.
• Right to work in the UK and ability to obtain MoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design complex mixed-signal analogue and digital electronic systems including power electronics.
• Develop analogue measurement, sensing and data acquisition circuitry for products.
• Design and support microprocessor-based hardware systems across the lifecycle.
• Produce design, analysis, verification and support documentation.
• Prototype, debug, test and validate hardware designs.
• Participate in product testing, validation and compliance activities.

Skills

Mixed-signal design

Analog electronics

Digital electronics

Measurement systems

Data acquisition

Troubleshooting

Education

Electronic Engineering degree

Job description

Electronics Hardware Design Engineer

Our client is a specialist engineering and technology business designing and manufacturing advanced electronic systems for demanding applications. With a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and technical excellence, the company develops cutting-edge products that support critical industries across the UK and internationally.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electronics Hardware Design Engineer to join an established engineering team working on the design, development, testing, and support of innovative electronic products.

Reporting to the Senior Hardware Engineer, this role will involve the full product development lifecycle, from concept and design through to testing, validation, and manufacturing support. You will work closely with senior engineers and engineering technicians on a diverse range of projects, gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies while contributing to both new product development and existing product improvements.

Responsibilities of the Electronics Hardware Design Engineer

• Design complex mixed-signal analogue and digital electronic systems incorporating power electronics.
• Develop analogue measurement, sensing, and data acquisition circuitry for advanced electronic products.
• Design and support microprocessor-based hardware systems.
• Produce high-quality design, analysis, verification, and support documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Prototype, debug, test, and validate electronic hardware designs.
• Participate in product testing, validation, and compliance activities.

Requirements for the Electronics Hardware Design Engineer

• Degree qualified in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience designing complex mixed-signal analogue and digital circuits.
• Proven knowledge of analogue electronics, measurement systems, and data acquisition circuit design.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and fault-finding skills for complex electronic systems.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to obtain UK Ministry of Defence security clearance.

Benefits for the Electronics Hardware Design Engineer

• Opportunity to work on innovative and technically challenging electronic products.
• Structured mentoring and support from experienced senior engineers.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing technology business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.