Graduate Hardware Engineer

Mansell Recruitment Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Training and development opportunities

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking a Graduate Hardware / Embedded Engineer to join a forward‑thinking engineering team. You will design electronic hardware and develop embedded software, gaining hands‑on experience across the full development cycle alongside seasoned engineers.

The role emphasizes learning, high‑quality engineering, and collaboration. You will contribute to innovative products from concept to completion, with strong training opportunities and a clear path to develop skills

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline (2:1).
• Strong academic background with genuine interest in electronics and embedded systems.
• Some knowledge of C programming is advantageous.
• Robotics knowledge or interest would be beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to high-quality engineering and design.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic hardware for new products.
• Develop embedded software to run on electronic hardware.
• Collaborate with electronic and mechanical engineers throughout the development process.
• Support the development, testing and refinement of new products.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.
• Contribute to the design and development of innovative products from concept through to completion.
• Develop knowledge across both hardware and embedded software.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality, reliability and performance.
• Work as part of a collaborative engineering team and contribute ideas for improvements.

Skills

C programming

Teamwork

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Electronic/Electrical Engineering degree (2:1)

Job description

We are looking for a talented Graduate Hardware / Embedded Engineer to join an innovative engineering team working on the design and development of advanced electronic products.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate with a strong academic background in Electronics or a related discipline who is keen to develop their career across both hardware and embedded software.

You will work alongside experienced electronic and mechanical engineers, gaining hands‑on experience across the full development process and contributing to technically challenging projects.

The Role

• Design and develop electronic hardware for new products.
• Develop embedded software to run on electronic hardware.
• Work closely with electronic and mechanical engineers throughout the development process.
• Support the development, testing and refinement of new products.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.
• Contribute to the design and development of innovative products from concept through to completion.
• Develop your knowledge across both hardware and embedded software.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality, reliability and performance.
• Work as part of a collaborative engineering team and contribute ideas for new and improved designs.

Skills & Experience

Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline. (Minimum 2:1)

Strong academic background with a genuine interest in electronics and embedded systems.

Some knowledge of C programming would be advantageous.

Knowledge or interest in robotics would be beneficial.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Passionate about high-quality engineering and design.

A willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.

Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

The Package

• Up to £35,000
• Bonus scheme.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and innovative projects.
• Exposure to both hardware and embedded software development.
• Collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to develop a long-term career within a growing engineering business