Hardware Engineer

ALTEN; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Hardware Engineer at a leading consultancy like ALTEN, you will be at the forefront of developing innovative signal processing systems for defence and aerospace sectors. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-speed mixed-signal hardware and ensure compliance with safety-critical standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in hardware design and verification, with the chance to shape impactful projects.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Social atmosphere and team buildings

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in hardware/electronics engineering, ideally in aerospace or safety-critical environments.
• Proven ability to develop high-quality, compliant designs in alignment with DO-160 / DO-254 standards.
• Familiarity with safety-critical design practices, EMC/thermal considerations, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high-performance mixed-signal hardware, integrating FPGAs, SoCs, ADC/DAC.
• Produce schematic capture, layout, and simulation models using Siemens NX.
• Perform hardware verification and validation, including debugging, lab testing, and support for system-level integration.

Skills

High-performance mixed-signal hardware

Hardware verification

System integration

Analogue/digital circuit design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

Mentor Graphics

Siemens NX

Job description

Join ALTEN Ltd, a leading engineering consultancy partnering on critical technology programmes within the defence and aerospace sectors. As a Hardware Engineer in our Hertfordshire team, you will be supporting the development of cutting-edge signal processing and control systems for a next-generation programme, where high-speed mixed-signal hardware meets mission-critical design. If you're passionate about pushing the limits of hardware performance and thrive in safety-critical environments, this is your opportunity to shape real-world impact.

Ky Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of high-performance mixed-signal hardware, integrating FPGAs, SoCs, ADC/DAC, and memory components.
• Produce schematic capture, layout, and simulation models using tools such as Siemens NX.
• Perform hardware verification and validation, including debugging, lab testing, and support for system-level integration.
• Develop and apply Design for EMC/EMI and other DfX principles across the lifecycle.
• Work alongside systems, firmware, and software teams to deliver integrated solutions to military-grade standards.
• Ensure all designs meet applicable safety-critical regulations, including DO-160 and DO-254, and contribute to FMEA activities.

Who are we looking for?

• 5+ years’ experienceinhardware/electronics engineering, ideally inaerospace or safety-critical environments.
• Proven ability to develophigh-quality, compliant designsin alignment withDO-160 / DO-254standards.
• Strong background inanalogue/digital circuit design,hardware verification, andsystem integration.
• Experience withAltium, OrCAD, or Mentor Graphicsfor schematic and PCB development.
• Familiarity withsafety-critical design practices,EMC/thermal considerations, androot cause analysis.
• Understanding ofDFM/DFA principles, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle documentation.

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive

Job Description

What will you be doing?

Join ALTEN Ltd, a leading engineering consultancy partnering on critical technology programmes within the defence and aerospace sectors. As a Hardware Engineer in our Hertfordshire team, you will be supporting the development of cutting-edge signal processing and control systems for a next-generation programme, where high-speed mixed-signal hardware meets mission-critical design. If you're passionate about pushing the limits of hardware performance and thrive in safety-critical environments, this is your opportunity to shape real-world impact.

Ky Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of high-performance mixed-signal hardware, integrating FPGAs, SoCs, ADC/DAC, and memory components.
• Produce schematic capture, layout, and simulation models using tools such as Siemens NX.
• Perform hardware verification and validation, including debugging, lab testing, and support for system-level integration.
• Develop and apply Design for EMC/EMI and other DfX principles across the lifecycle.
• Work alongside systems, firmware, and software teams to deliver integrated solutions to military-grade standards.
• Ensure all designs meet applicable safety-critical regulations, including DO-160 and DO-254, and contribute to FMEA activities.

Who are we looking for?

• 5+ years’ experienceinhardware/electronics engineering, ideally inaerospace or safety-critical environments.
• Proven ability to develophigh-quality, compliant designsin alignment withDO-160 / DO-254standards.
• Strong background inanalogue/digital circuit design,hardware verification, andsystem integration.
• Experience withAltium, OrCAD, or Mentor Graphicsfor schematic and PCB development.
• Familiarity withsafety-critical design practices,EMC/thermal considerations, androot cause analysis.
• Understanding ofDFM/DFA principles, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle documentation.

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive

Qualifications

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Master’s preferred) OR Military/Armed Forces background in a technical or systems engineering role is equally valued.
• Minimum of SC Clearedor full eligibility to obtain UK SC Clearance.
• Full ability to have an average on-site presence of at least 3 days per week.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private MedicalInsurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

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Created on 01/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom