Hardware Engineer

Zenovo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Glasgow is looking for a Hardware Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will design and develop hardware for intelligent systems, ensuring robust integration with embedded software. Candidates should have a degree in Electronics Engineering and experience with digital electronics and mixed-signal circuits. This position offers a dynamic environment with cross-functional collaboration and significant opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• Proficient with PCBA.
• Strong understanding of digital electronics, embedded systems, and mixed-signal circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret hardware schematics and datasheets.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware for intelligent systems.
• Collaborate with embedded engineers to ensure hardware and firmware integrate.
• Support schematic design and PCB layout reviews.
• Conduct hardware bring-up and prototype validation.

Skills

Digital electronics

Embedded systems

Mixed-signal circuits

Microcontroller-based systems

Communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, ADC/DAC)

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Logic analysers

Job description

Job Title: Hardware Engineer

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Up to £55,000 (DOE)

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering team as they develop the next generation of intelligent, high-performance technology. We are seeking a Hardware Engineer to support the design, development and optimisation of electronics for their next generation of products. You will work alongside embedded software, electrical, and product development teams to bring new, innovative hardware designs from concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware for intelligent systems.
• Collaborate with embedded engineers to ensure hardware and firmware integrate reliably.
• Support schematic design, PCB layout reviews, component selection and system optimisation.
• Conduct hardware bring-up, prototype validation and debugging.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to refine designs for manufacturability, reliability and safety.
• Develop test plans and perform electrical, functional and environmental testing.
• Investigate and resolve hardware‑related issues across the product lifecycle.
• Contribute to documentation, design reviews and engineering improvements.

About You

• Degree is Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• Proficient with PCBA.
• Strong understanding of digital electronics, embedded systems, and mixed‑signal circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret hardware schematics and datasheets confidently.
• Experience with microcontroller‑based systems (ARM Cortex‑M, DSP‑based boards, or embedded Linux platforms).
• Familiarity with communication interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, ADC/DAC.
• Hands‑on experience using oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analysers and similar tools.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with firmware, algorithm, or test teams.

Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for the role.

If interested, please send over an updated CV.