Graduate Hardware Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm is looking for a Graduate Hardware Engineer to join their team near Derby. You will work on complex systems, gaining exposure to the hardware development lifecycle. Ideal for recent graduates or those with some experience, this role offers excellent progression opportunities in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Broad technical exposure

Excellent progression and development

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or up to a few years of experience.
• Must be eligible for DV security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all aspects of hardware development, from requirements through to production.
• Assist with schematic and PCB design for electronic systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers on product development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Understanding of electronic schematics

CAD exposure

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

C or C# programming

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Hardware Engineer

A fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Hardware Engineer to join a growing engineering team working on complex, high-integrity systems. This role is ideal for recent graduates, although we also welcome applications from candidates with up to a few years’ experience. You’ll gain exposure to the full hardware development lifecycle — from requirements capture and system architecture, through to schematic design, PCB layout, mechanical design, and testing — contributing to innovative projects in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Location: A few miles outside of Derby (onsite role due to the nature of the work)

Salary: £32,000+ per annum DOE + excellent benefits

Requirements for Graduate Hardware Engineer

• Degree (BEng or similar) in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Understanding of electronic schematics and PCB layouts
• Appreciation of mechanical aspects of product design (ideally with CAD exposure)
• Knowledge of the product development lifecycle (academic or indusrial)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team
• Must be eligible for DV security clearance (this usually means you have been a UK for 10+ years, have a clean criminal record etc)

Beneficial experience (not essential):

• PCB design and component selection
• Mechanical design using CAD tools
• Design for manufacture
• Test, debug and simulation tools
• Programming skills in C or C# for internal systems/test applications
• Practical experience with CPU/MPU-based designs

Responsibilities for Graduate Hardware Engineer

• Contribute to all aspects of hardware development, from requirements through to production
• Assist with schematic and PCB design for electronic systems
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers on product development
• Produce clear documentation in line with engineering standards
• Work as part of a highly collaborative team solving challenging technical problems

What this offers:

• Opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle
• Broad technical exposure in both electronics and mechanical design
• Excellent progression and development within a growing team

Applications

If you would like to apply for this Graduate Hardware Engineer role, please send your CV via the relevant links.

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Keywords: Graduate Hardware Engineer / Electronics Engineer / PCB Design Engineer / Electronic Design Engineer / Digital Design Engineer / Embedded Hardware Engineer / Graduate Electronics Engineer / Junior Hardware Engineer / Electronic Systems Engineer / Schematic Design / PCB Layout / CAD / C / C# / Product Lifecycle / Manufacturing

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