Hardware Development Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering team seeks a Hardware Development Engineer in Preston, specializing in designing electronics for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles. This role offers the chance to see your work in actual flight, engaging with innovative projects and developmental opportunities in a supportive environment with solid benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible hours

Pension matched up to 6%

Qualifications

• Confident in schematic and PCB design skills.
• Able to work under pressure and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Design core electronics for UAVs, including digital electronics and power systems.
• Engage in soldering, prototyping, and debugging.

Skills

Schematic design

PCB design

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Electronics Engineering degree

Job description

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Hardware Development Engineer, Preston, Lancashire

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Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Hardware Development Engineer (Electronics) – Salisbury (Onsite) – £50,000

Join a growing engineering team designing the systems behind next-generation Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles. These aircraft are actively used for mapping deforestation and supporting classified defense projects that push the boundaries of innovation.

Why Join?

• See your work in flight: Your designs will be deployed in actual aircraft, not just theoretical models.
• Hands-on innovation: Engage in soldering, prototyping, and problem solving as part of your daily tasks.
• A business on the rise: With significant investments and expanding civil and military UAV projects, now is a great time to join.
• Room to grow: Opportunities for training, mentoring, and exposure to various aircraft systems ensure your professional development continues.
• Solid benefits: Including private healthcare, enhanced parental leave, flexible hours, and a pension matched up to 6%.

You are an electronics engineer eager to see your designs take flight. You are confident in your schematic and PCB design skills, calm under pressure, and collaborative, working closely with mechanical, software, and systems teams.

This role involves designing core electronics for aircraft, including digital electronics, schematics, layouts, and debugging power systems. The aircraft vary in size from several meters to palm-sized, offering broad and challenging electronics work.

For immediate consideration, please apply.