Electronics Hardware Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Fareham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Fareham is seeking a seasoned Hardware Electronics Engineer to develop advanced aerospace subsystems. The role involves designing safety-critical hardware, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Join a community focused on innovation and personal growth, working on cutting-edge technologies in next-generation aircraft.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Travel Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in hardware/electronics engineering.
• Proven ability to develop high-quality, compliant designs.
• Familiarity with safety-critical design practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify analogue and digital hardware for aerospace systems.
• Develop robust system architecture and electronic designs.
• Execute hardware verification and validation.

Skills

Analogue Circuit Design

Digital Circuit Design

System Integration

Hardware Verification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

Mentor Graphics

Job description

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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.

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

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

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)