Hardware Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based market-leading company is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer for a long-term contract role in Watford. You will work on designing analogue circuits, testing power supplies, and collaborating remotely with experienced engineers. This role requires significant expertise in electronics and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to collaborate remotely

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in the electronics industry.
• UK citizenship and ability to pass security checks.

Responsibilities

• Designing basic analogue circuits.
• Assembling and testing PCBs (SMD and through-hole).
• Testing the design of HV power supplies.

Skills

Designing analogue circuits

Assembling PCBs

Testing power supplies

Education

Degree in Electronics or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Hardware Design Engineer, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client:

X4 Technology

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

OUTSIDE IR35 Electronics Design Engineering Opportunity offering a skilled electronics professional to take on a long-term contract role involving supporting the development of custom bespoke power supplies via designing analogue circuits. The company is based in West Birmingham and is a hands-on opportunity with a specialised market-leading company, offering flexible working arrangements and the chance to collaborate remotely with experienced design engineers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing basic analogue circuits
• Assembling and testing PCBs (SMD and through-hole components)
• Testing the design of HV power supplies
• Interpreting circuit drawings and overseeing the full build process
• Recording manufacturing and testing histories for new designs
• Procuring suppliers and parts as needed for development work
• Transformer winding (support provided where needed)

We’re ideally looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience in the electronics industry, preferably with a degree or equivalent in a relevant field. UK citizenship and the ability to pass basic security checks (such as a DBS) are required.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, I’d love to discuss the role in more detail and hear more about your availability. The client is reviewing CVs from tomorrow for an ASP start.