Hardware Engineer

Curtiss-Wright; Letchworth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is seeking a Hardware Engineer for their team in Letchworth. You will handle all electronic design phases and collaborate with various engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate should have experience in embedded systems and a relevant technical degree to ensure high-quality product development. Competitive benefits including hybrid work and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Paid Time Off

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Bonus Scheme

Recognition

Qualifications

• Several years in industry required.
• Familiarity with microprocessor and microcontroller systems.
• Willing to learn about Design for EMC.

Responsibilities

• Implement all aspects of the electronic design and development process.
• Liaise with software, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing.
• Contribute to design reviews and manage obsolescence.

Skills

Embedded systems

Digital design

Analogue design

Schematic design

Op Amp level analogue design

Environmental Testing

Fault finding

Education

Degree/HND in an appropriate technical subject

Tools

ORCAD

MENTOR

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01.08.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Hardware Engineer to join our UK Team!

Our Curtiss Wright Avionics, Video and Systems unit based in our state-of-the-art facility at Bournemouth Airport is looking for a Hardware Engineer to join the design team in our Letchworth office. You will be responsible for implementing all aspects of the electronic design and development process, from initial concept through to the completion of sealed data packs. You will also liaise with software engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing and sales to ensure product is fit for purpose, cost effective and reliable.

Location: Letchworth office, UK.

We Take Care of Our People

Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I I *

Participate individually and as part of an integrated project team in the design of the Company’s products.

Design and develop new flight recorder, air data computer, ruggedised computer system or video products.

Maintain the existing product line including obsolescence management, periodic circuit uplift and production support.

Witnessing and ensuring allocated qualification tests are completed successfully, both in-house and at external test houses.

To attend and actively contribute to the effective operation of applicable design reviews.

To accept technical responsibility for allocated design tasks, with the help of senior engineers.

To assist Production Engineering in the introduction of equipment into manufacture in a cost effective and timely manner

Occasionally representing the Hardware function internally, and externally with the help of senior engineers.

Infrequent UK and international travel may be required.

What You Bring:

Educated to Degree/HND level in an appropriate technical subject, with several years in industry.

Some experience in embedded systems, digital and analogue design.

Familiar with small Microprocessor and microcontroller systems

Familiar with Schematic and some knowledge of layout design using ORCAD, MENTOR or similar packages.

Familiar, or willing to learn, Op Amp level analogue & DC-DC PSU design.

Familiar, or willing to learn, Design for EMC.

Flexible and able to contribute towards Environmental Testing to standards such as RTCA/DO-160, including detailed test specification and report writing.

Ability to fault find down to a board level.

Experience working closely with or in production is advantageous.

Experience within an aerospace/automotive/medical/safety-critical environment is advantageous.

At or working towards MIET and IEng.

About Us

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport. The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.

As the design center of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, the units had to be lightweight and small -- crash survivability requirements exceeding the existing standards for commercial aircraft.

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.