Hardware Engineer

Cathcart Technology; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cathcart Technology in Edinburgh is seeking an Electronics-focused Hardware Engineer to join a growing engineering team. You’ll work on low-power embedded devices and IoT products that monitor and protect critical infrastructure, collaborating closely with firmware and software colleagues throughout the product lifecycle.

The role is largely onsite in Edinburgh city centre, with some flexibility. You’ll bring solid experience in embedded hardware or electronics design, DFT/DFM, PCB design, and

Qualifications

• Solid professional experience in embedded hardware or electronics design.
• Ability to contribute across the hardware development process and hit the ground running.
• Experience with low-power embedded devices and IoT products.
• Familiarity with testability, manufacturing considerations and PCB design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise next generation low-power embedded devices.
• Collaborate across hardware, firmware and software teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Take ownership and influence product direction with hands-on problem solving.

Skills

Embedded hardware design

Schematic design

Microcontrollers

Hardware debugging

Low power systems

DFT/DFM

PCB design & layout

IoT products

Job description

Edinburgh-based Tech Organisation are looking for an Electronics-focused Hardware Engineer to join their growing engineering team, working on innovative IoT products that help monitor and protect critical infrastructure.

They’ve recently secured significant investment and are entering a really exciting stage of growth. They've already built a strong customer base and have a healthy pipeline of work, so they're now looking to grow their engineering function to meet demand.

The work is varied and hands-on, with a strong focus on the development and optimisation of their next generation of low-power embedded devices. You'd be joining a close-knit engineering environment where Hardware, Firmware and Software all sit together in Edinburgh, giving you the opportunity to collaborate across multiple disciplines whilst being involved throughout the full product lifecycle.

They’re looking for someone with solid professional experience in embedded hardware or electronics design, who is comfortable getting involved across the hardware development process and can hit the ground running.

You’ll ideally have experience with some of the following:

• Schematic Design
• Microcontrollers
• Hardware Debugging & Fault Finding
• Low Power / Battery Powered Systems

Experience with the following would also be highly desirable:

• Design for Test (DFT) & Design for Manufacture (DFM)
• PCB Design & Layout
• IoT or Sensor-Based Products

Beyond the technical skills, they're really looking for someone that's analytical, hands-on and enjoys getting stuck into problems. You'll be joining a smaller engineering team where everyone has the opportunity to influence products, suggest improvements and take ownership of your work.

Their office is based in Edinburgh city centre, within walking distance of both Waverley and Haymarket stations. Due to the nature of the role and access to specialist equipment, they're ideally looking for someone that’s happy to work largely onsite, although there is some flexibility.

In return they’re able to offer a salary from £45,000 - £65,000 depending on experience, alongside the opportunity to work on interesting embedded and IoT products within a growing organisation. There is a real opportunity here to take on additional responsibility, gain autonomy in your work, and further your career within a growing organisation.