Hardware Engineer

Searchability®; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency in Cardiff is looking for a Hardware Engineer to join their team. This full-time, on-site role involves assembling and testing hardware for various sectors, including defence and transport. Applicants should have hands-on experience in technical roles and familiarity with wiring and Linux-based systems. Competitive salary based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hands-on technical or hardware build role.
• Comfortable following technical build and test documentation.
• Strong soldering and crimping skills.
• Basic understanding of IP networking and OS configuration.
• Comfort with command-line interfaces and Windows terminal.
• Strong soldering and crimping skills and cable making.
• Experience with software/firmware installs via GUI or CLI.
• Familiarity with power safety and earthing practices.
• Knowledge of quality control processes.
• Ability to document work using MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and test hardware products.
• Install and configure firmware and software.
• Perform electrical and quality checks.
• Testing built units to quality and safety standards including PAT testing.
• Crimping and building custom network/power cables and looms.
• Following and improving build and test documentation.
• Assisting with installations and internal support tasks as needed.
• Collaborating with engineering to support build processes and new product introductions.

Skills

Hardware Build

Wiring

Crimping

Soldering

Linux Configuration

Firmware Install

PAT Testing

IP Networking

BoMs

Quality Control

Education

Relevant qualifications in electronics or IT hardware assembly

Networking or Linux fundamentals certifications

Tools

PAT Testing Equipment

Job description

Overview

Recruiting the best IT Support & Infrastructure talent across London!

Hardware Engineer

Exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineer to join a fast-growing technology business building and configuring hardware-based IT products used across defence, transport, and security sectors. Full-time, permanent role based in the UK with on-site work, offering a competitive salary depending on experience.

Immediate start available – candidates with strong hands-on wiring, testing, and hardware/software configuration experience are highly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please email [e-mail]

What will you be doing?

This is a practical, build-focused role working within a small, collaborative team. You will be assembling, wiring, and testing both battery and mains-powered hardware products that run Linux-based software. This includes integrating hardware, flashing and configuring firmware, and performing electrical and quality checks. You’ll also support installation and product improvement efforts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Mechanical assembly of portable and rack-mounted hardware using hand tools
• Wiring and soldering (non-SMT components, connectors, PCB components)
• Installing and configuring firmware and software via USB, network, or serial
• Testing built units to quality and safety standards, including PAT testing
• Crimping and building custom network/power cables and looms
• Following and improving build and test documentation
• Assisting with installations and internal support tasks when required
• Working closely with engineering to support build processes and new product introductions

What will you need?

• Experience in a hands-on technical or hardware build role
• Comfortable following technical build and test documentation
• Experience wiring 12/24VDC and 240VAC power components
• Basic understanding of IP networking and OS configuration
• Confidence using command-line interfaces and Windows terminal
• Strong soldering and crimping skills (including cable making)
• Experience with software/firmware installs via GUI or CLI
• Familiarity with power safety and earthing best practices
• Working knowledge of quality control processes
• Ability to document work accurately using MS Office

What would be desirable?

• 3+ years of experience in electronics, automotive electrics, or IT hardware assembly
• Experience with cellular modems, SIM configuration, and antenna connectors (SMAs)
• Familiarity with PAT testing and power testing equipment
• Experience using Bills of Materials (BoMs) for hardware builds

Certifications (highly desirable)

• Relevant qualifications in electronics, electrical engineering, or IT hardware assembly
• Networking or Linux fundamentals certifications

How to apply

Please apply through this advert or send your CV directly to [e-mail]. By applying, you consent to your application being processed and submitted for this vacancy only.

Key skills: Hardware Build, Wiring, Crimping, Soldering, Linux Configuration, Firmware Install, PAT Testing, IP Networking, Command Line, Cable Looms, 12/24VDC, 240VAC, SMA, SIM Configuration, BoMs, Product Assembly, Quality Control

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Technology, Information and Media, and Telecommunications