Electronics Hardware Engineer

ALTEN; Fareham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a seasoned Hardware Electronics Engineer to join their Fareham team. You will work on advanced aerospace subsystems, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role offers the chance to engage in cutting-edge technologies and contribute to next-generation aircraft design.

Benefits

Private Medical & Travel Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible way of working

Regular gatherings and team buildings

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in hardware/electronics engineering, ideally in aerospace.
• Proven ability to develop high-quality, compliant designs.
• Familiarity with safety-critical design practices and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify analogue and digital hardware for safety-critical aerospace systems.
• Develop system architecture and electronic designs adhering to industry regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to engineer compliant, integrated solutions.

Skills

Analogue Circuit Design

Digital Circuit Design

Hardware Verification

System Integration

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

Mentor Graphics

Job description

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Job Description

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a seasoned Hardware Electronics Engineer to support our Fareham team in the development of advanced aerospace subsystems including thermal control, power electronics, and sensor systems. Work on cutting-edge technologies used in next-generation aircraft where safety, performance, and compliance are critical.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and verify analogue and digital hardware for safety-critical aerospace systems.
• Develop robust system architecture and electronic designs adhering to industry regulations including DO-160 and DO-254.
• Produce schematics, PCB layouts, and support hardware simulations, prototyping, and integration activities.
• Perform Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and contribute to system-level risk assessments.
• Execute hardware verification and validation, ensuring designs meet functional, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, software, and mechanical teams to engineer compliant, integrated solutions.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Preferred Skills:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Master's preferred) OR Military/Armed Forces background in a technical or systems engineering role is equally valued.
• 5+ years' experience in hardware/electronics engineering, ideally in aerospace or safety-critical environments.
• Proven ability to develop high-quality, compliant designs in alignment with DO-160 / DO-254 standards.
• Strong background in analogue/digital circuit design, hardware verification, and system integration.
• Experience with Altium, OrCAD, or Mentor Graphics for schematic and PCB development.
• Familiarity with safety-critical design practices, EMC/thermal considerations, and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of DFM/DFA principles, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle documentation.

Additional Information

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In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical & Travel Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

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