Hardware Design Engineer

Langham Recruitment; Paignton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Paignton is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to develop cutting-edge hardware solutions for high-performance computing. The role requires expertise in high-speed electronics and embedded systems, with responsibilities including design, testing, and collaboration with various teams. Competitive salary up to £75k, alongside stock options and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Lucrative stock options

25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

Private medical cover & life insurance

Hybrid working (2–3 days per week on-site)

Visa sponsorship provided

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of hardware design experience.
• Experience in high-speed or embedded systems.
• Familiarity with signal and power integrity.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate advanced hardware modules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct signal and power integrity analysis.

Skills

High-speed electronics

Embedded systems

Signal integrity

Power integrity

PCB design

Scripting languages

Education

Degree in Electronics

Degree in Physics

Tools

Altium

Cadence

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analysers

VNAs

Job description

This range is provided by Langham Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Space Autonomy, Defense & Simulation | [e-mail] | 01603 299045

Hardware Design Engineer | Paignton | Hybrid | Up to £75k | Stock Options Available

Are you a Hardware Design Engineer with experience in high-speed electronics or embedded systems? Do you have a background in system-level hardware integration or advanced connectivity technologies? Are you looking to work on cutting-edge products in next-generation computing and data systems?

Then this might just be the role for you!

We are working with a disruptive Paignton-based technology company that is developing breakthrough hardware solutions for high-performance computing and advanced connectivity — with real-world applications in data infrastructure, AI systems, and beyond.

They are looking for a Hardware Design Engineer with experience at both board and system levels to join them in their mission to redefine how data moves through complex systems — driving speed, efficiency, and sustainability.

You will be involved in the design, development, and testing of advanced hardware prototypes, helping to take products from concept through to production. This hands-on role includes circuit design, integration, validation, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners.

This position is ideal for candidates with 4–5 years of hardware design experience gained through academic research or commercial engineering roles.

Responsibilities:

• Design and integrate advanced hardware modules, including high-speed digital and embedded systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across electrical, mechanical, RF, and software disciplines.
• Perform board bring-up, validation, and system-level troubleshooting in a lab environment.
• Conduct signal and power integrity analysis to ensure optimal performance.
• Support compliance testing (e.g. EMC/EMI) and work with partners through the manufacturing process.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous hardware improvements.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in hardware development, ideally involving high-speed or embedded systems.
• Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and board-level design principles.
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or TCL for automation and test setups.
• Skilled with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, and VNAs.
• Proficient in PCB design tools such as Altium or Cadence.
• Knowledge of thermal and mechanical aspects of electronic systems.
• Degree in Electronics, Physics, or a related engineering discipline.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £75k, depending on experience
• Lucrative stock options
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Private medical cover & life insurance
• Hybrid working (2–3 days per week on-site in Paignton)
• Visa sponsorship provided

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Robotics Engineering, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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