Hardware Engineer

Indra Group UK & Ireland; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 25 days + bank holidays (buy/

Job summary

Indra is seeking a Hardware Engineer to support development, integration and lifecycle management of hardware systems. You will perform requirements analysis, create and maintain documentation, and assist with BOMs and component selection across projects.

You will collaborate with systems, software, mechanical and production teams, ensure CE and environmental compliance, and support manufacturing, testing and troubleshooting throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hardware engineering experience.
• Experience in requirements analysis and hardware system design.
• Experience preparing and maintaining technical documentation.
• Knowledge of BOM definition, evaluation and management.
• Experience in wiring design and hardware architecture development.
• Understanding of CE marking requirements and environmental compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Visio, Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements analysis and contribute to the specification and design of hardware systems.
• Analyse and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings and design records.
• Develop, review and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring component suitability, availability and compliance.
• Define wiring designs and support hardware architecture and component selection activities.
• Support the creation and modification of technical drawings and 3D models using CAD tools.
• Ensure compliance with CE marking requirements and applicable environmental standards.
• Provide engineering support during manufacturing, integration, testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with systems, software, mechanical and production teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Hardware design

Requirements analysis

Technical documentation

CAD tools

BOM management

CE marking & regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Excel

Word

3D CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks)

Job description

The Hardware Engineer is responsible for supporting the development, integration and lifecycle management of hardware systems across the service. The role focuses on requirements analysis, technical documentation, hardware design activities, component selection and compliance assurance. Working closely with engineering, production, quality and project teams, the Hardware Engineer ensures that hardware solutions meet performance, reliability, maintainability and regulatory requirements throughout the system lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform requirements analysis and contribute to the specification and design of hardware systems.
• Analyse and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings and design records.
• Develop, review and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring component suitability, availability and compliance.
• Define wiring designs and support hardware architecture and component selection activities.
• Support the creation and modification of technical drawings and 3D models using CAD tools.
• Ensure compliance with CE marking requirements and applicable environmental standards.
• Provide engineering support during manufacturing, integration, testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with systems, software, mechanical and production teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential

• Minimum 2 years of experience in hardware engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in requirements analysis and hardware system design.
• Experience preparing and maintaining technical documentation.
• Knowledge of BOM definition, evaluation and management.
• Experience in wiring design and hardware architecture development.
• Understanding of CE marking requirements and environmental compliance standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Visio, Excel and Word.
• Experience using CAD tools for technical drawings and 3D design.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience within transport, defence, aerospace or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of configuration management and engineering change processes.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, testing or system integration activities.
• Familiarity with electrical and electronic system development.

Benefits

• Holidays: 25 days per annum + 8 days bank holidays (options to buy/sell days).
• Pension – 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Private medical insurance (including dental & optical).
• Life assurance.
• Income protection.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Flexible/remote working options.
• Charitable initiatives.
• Social events (formal & informal).
• Learning and development programs.
• Innovative & collaborative work environment.

Indra is an equal employment opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.