Embedded Hardware Engineer

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK defence contractor is seeking an Electronic Hardware Developer to support and develop legacy and bespoke systems. The role involves working with Linux, Windows, ARM, and Arduino among others, supporting production and maintaining simulation environments. Ideal candidates should have experience with electronic circuit boards, proficiency in programming, and an HND in a relevant discipline. The package includes a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Excellent work/life balance

Flexible working hours

Salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working on complex or legacy electronic control systems.
• Proficiency in fault-finding and problem solving.
• Good familiarity with Microcontrollers such as Arduino, ARM and Raspberry Pi.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects by gathering customer requirements and prototyping solutions.
• Provide second line support to production teams on technical queries.
• Support development of simulation environments for software and hardware testing.

Skills

Complex electronic control systems

Fault finding and repair of electronic circuit boards

Microcontrollers (Arduino, ARM, Raspberry Pi)

Electronic design skills

Programming (C/C++, Python)

Linux environment creation

Mentoring and coaching

Strong communication skills

Education

HND in relevant engineering/electronic discipline

Job description

A leading UK defence contractor is seeking an Electronic Hardware Developer to support and develop legacy and bespoke systems. The role involves working with Linux, Windows, ARM, and Arduino among others, supporting production and maintaining simulation environments. Ideal candidates should have experience with electronic circuit boards, proficiency in programming, and an HND in a relevant discipline. The package includes a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, and flexible working hours.