Hardware Design Engineer

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Par; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Hardware Design Engineer to join a dynamic team in the UK. The role involves designing, developing, and validating hardware systems, requiring expertise in PCB design, embedded firmware, and control systems testing. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience and a relevant degree, with a competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Holiday

Pension

Work from home Fridays

Other benefits to be discussed

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in hardware design and PCB layout.
• Strong experience in C++ and embedded firmware development.
• Hands-on experience using lab test equipment for debugging and verification.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware circuits and multi-layer PCBs.
• Write and maintain embedded firmware for hardware control and testing.
• Develop, test, and validate control systems.

Skills

PCB design

Embedded firmware development

Control systems testing

C++

Circuit design best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

DipTrace

Altium

Eagle

KiCAD

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Hardware Design Engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience in PCB design, embedded firmware development, and control systems testing. You will play a key role in the design, development, and validation of our hardware systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative products from concept to reality.

Hardware Design Engineer Job Overview

• Design and develop hardware circuits and multi-layer PCBs using DipTrace or other major EDA tools (e.g., Altium, Eagle, KiCAD).
• Write and maintain embedded firmware (primarily in C/C++) for hardware control and testing.
• Develop, test, and validate control systems, ensuring functionality, reliability, and safety.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and systems engineers throughout the product development cycle.
• Conduct hardware bring-up, debugging, and performance tuning using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and other lab equipment.
• Prepare technical documentation, schematics, and test plans to support product development and production.

Hardware Design Engineer Job Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in hardware design and PCB layout.
• Proficiency with DipTrace or other industry-standard schematic and PCB tools.
• Strong experience in C++ and embedded firmware development.
• Familiarity with testing and validating control systems.
• Hands-on experience using lab test equipment for debugging and verification.
• Solid understanding of electronic components, signal integrity, and circuit design best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Hardware Design Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience most likely £35k-£45k
• 5-hour week
• On site but can work from home Fridays
• Holiday
• Pension
• Other benefits to be discussed

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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