Hardware Engineer | Mission Critical Systems | Custom Projects

SoCode Recruitment; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing technology company in Cambridge seeks a Senior Hardware Engineer for its R&D team. This role involves designing advanced electronic systems, collaborating across teams, and maintaining documentation. Ideal for those wanting impactful, technically challenging work in RF and spectrum monitoring.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Personal impact

Learning opportunities

Technical ownership

Qualifications

• Strong experience in schematic design and PCB layout.
• Hands-on expertise in embedded C/Assembler for hardware interfacing.
• Familiarity with PCIe, SPI, I2C, Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and verify advanced electronic circuits and systems.
• Own schematic capture and PCB layout for digital, analog, and mixed-signal boards.
• Support full product lifecycle — from lab integration to production.

Skills

Schematic Design

Embedded C

PCB Layout

Board-level Debugging

Linux-based Embedded Systems

Tools

GitLab

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analysers

Job description

Hardware Engineer | Mission Critical Systems | Custom Projects

Hardware Engineer | Mission Critical Systems | Custom Projects

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Hardware Engineer | Mission Critical Systems | Cambridge

A fast-growing technology company working at the forefront of RF and spectrum monitoring is looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join its core R&D team. You’ll take ownership of high-speed digital hardware, embedded systems, and FPGA-based designs — helping shape advanced solutions used in national security, electronic warfare, and spectrum intelligence.
If you're looking for meaningful, technically challenging work with real-world deployment, this role offers both impact and autonomy.

What You’ll Do

• Design, prototype, and verify advanced electronic circuits and systems
• Own schematic capture and PCB layout for digital, analog, and mixed-signal boards
• Develop embedded systems using FPGAs (VHDL/Verilog), microcontrollers, and SOCs
• Support full product lifecycle — from lab integration to production and field deployment
• Collaborate across RF, firmware, software, and mechanical teams
• Maintain design documentation and test tools using GitLab for version control

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience in schematic design and PCB layout
• Hands-on expertise in embedded C/Assembler for hardware interfacing
• Familiarity with PCIe, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and other high-speed protocols
• Background in Linux-based embedded systems
• Confident using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and performing board-level debugging
• Precise, self-starting mindset with strong ownership and follow-through

Bonus Points For Any

• Knowledge of RF testing (VNA, spectrum analysers, power meters)
• Experience with Software Defined Radio and DSP principles
• Understanding of RF and radio system architecture
• Comfort with mechanical and RF prototyping

What’s on Offer

• Solve mission-critical challenges in RF spectrum intelligence and security
• Work on complete product cycles — from concept to deployment
• Hybrid working, flexible hours, and a flat team structure
• Personal impact, learning opportunities, and technical ownership

If you're ready to go beyond generic hardware work and build systems that matter, apply now.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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