Hardware Engineering Manager

ZipRecruiter; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading startup in space communications technology is seeking a Hardware Engineering Manager. You will lead a team to develop state-of-the-art embedded systems, overseeing all phases from design to deployment, while collaborating across disciplines and mentoring engineers. Join a dynamic team with competitive salary and equity opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive base salary

Equity options

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in leading hardware development projects.
• Proven track record in high-speed digital design for embedded systems.
• Ability to mentor and support a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in developing high-performance embedded hardware.
• Oversee projects from concept through prototyping to deployment.
• Coordinate with firmware and mechanical teams to ensure integration.

Skills

High-speed digital hardware design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

System-level integration

Signal integrity

Power integrity

Engineering mentorship

Collaboration across disciplines

Job description

Job Description

Hardware Engineering Manager – High-Performance Space Communications

Location: Guildford, Surrey (Hybrid)

Package: Highly competitive base salary + equity + pension + private medical

Join a fast-growing, well-backed startup building next- space communications technology. This is a rare opportunity to take on a hands-on leadership role at an early stage, helping shape the electronic hardware and integration efforts that underpin our cutting-edge, high-throughput platforms for space-based connectivity.

As Hardware Engineering Manager, you’ll lead a small but growing team of experienced engineers working across high-speed digital design, board development, and system integration. You'll oversee the development of complex, high-performance embedded hardware systems—driving projects from concept through prototyping, testing, and into deployment.

We’re looking for someone who’s excited to get stuck into technical challenges while also setting direction, mentoring engineers, and coordinating across disciplines. The work is fast-paced, collaborative, and high-impact—and it's ideal for someone who thrives in an environment where technical leadership and hands-on engineering go hand in hand.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in high-speed digital hardware design for complex embedded systems
• Strong background in schematic capture, PCB layout (multi-layer), and system-level integration
• Experience leading hardware development projects and mentoring engineers
• Familiarity with signal integrity, power integrity, and bring-up/debug of digital systems
• Comfortable working across teams including firmware, systems, and mechanical

Space industry experience is not required—but curiosity, adaptability, and a builder’s mindset are.

Why join us?

• Work at the frontier of space and communications technology
• Be part of a close-knit founding team, with real influence on product and engineering direction
• Earn a market-beating salary with equity upside
• Enjoy great benefits including pension and private medical
• Flexible hybrid working with a collaborative and mission-driven culture

Interested? Send over your CV or get in contact with me to discuss this opportunity in further detail.

Yoh Solutions Ltd, a Day and Zimmerman Company, are Electronic Engineering and Development recruitment specialists, sourcing high - calibre permanent and interim engineering experts across the globe.