Electronics Hardware Engineer

George Blake; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-tech systems company in Yeovil is seeking an Electronic Hardware Engineer to design and test advanced electronic systems. Candidates should possess a degree in Electronic Engineering or related field, along with strong skills in electronic design. This position offers a salary of £45,000 and opportunities for career progression, training, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or related field required.
• Strong foundation in electronic design is essential.
• Curiosity and drive to learn are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Designing and testing complex electronic systems.
• Creating schematics and laying out multi-layer PCBs.
• Developing and debugging firmware and FPGA designs.

Skills

Electronic design (analog and digital)

Strong communication skills

Team mindset

Curiosity and drive to learn

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering or related field (2:1 or above)

Tools

VHDL and FPGA design tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Electronic Hardware Engineer - £45,000 - Yeovil (Somerset). On-site with some flexibility | High-tech systems | Career progression & training

Overview

Ready to dive into the deep end of cutting-edge technology? A brilliant opportunity has surfaced for a passionate and hands-on Electronic Hardware Engineer to join a small but mighty team developing some of the world\'s most advanced systems.

What you\'ll be doing

• Designing and testing complex analogue and digital electronic systems
• Creating schematics and laying out multi-layer PCBs
• Developing and debugging firmware and FPGA designs
• Fault-finding and refining hardware to ensure long-term reliability
• Supporting the transition from prototype to production
• Writing clear documentation and contributing to design reviews
• Collaborating closely with the wider systems and development teams

What we\'re looking for

• A degree (2:1 or above) in Electronic Engineering or related field
• Strong foundation in electronic design - both digital and analogue
• Curiosity, drive to learn, and confidence working across different tech disciplines
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine team mindset

Bonus points if you have

• Experience with VHDL and FPGA design (Intel Quartus a big plus)
• PCB design tools such as Altium Designer
• Familiarity with embedded C/C++ for microcontrollers
• Knowledge of comms interfaces like Ethernet, SPI, I2C, RS232/RS485
• A background in taking designs through to manufacturing and production testing

Why apply?

• Work on world-leading tech in a role where your input matters
• On-the-job training and development tailored to you
• Great blend of hands-on lab work and design-focused engineering
• Flexible working (some remote available) - though much of the exciting kit lives in the office!
• £45,000 salary + future career development

If you\'re ready to push boundaries and grow your career in electronics, we\'d love to hear from you