Hardware Engineering Manager - Electronics

TEC Partners Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TEC Partners Limited is seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer to own the hardware function in Cambridge. You will lead the development of innovative electronic hardware for next-generation automotive systems, from concept through to production.

The role requires proven automotive hardware design experience, strong analogue/digital design skills, and leadership ability to guide technical direction. Collaboration with software, systems and test teams is essential for seamless product integration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electronic hardware design within automotive or regulated environments.
• Strong analogue/digital circuit design, power electronics, and interface knowledge (CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet).
• Experience taking designs through full lifecycle from concept to production.
• Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of electronic hardware across multiple product lines.
• Define hardware architecture strategies to meet performance, safety, and compliance.
• Oversee circuit design, analysis, simulation, and validation activities.
• Establish best practices for schematic capture, PCB layout, and design verification.
• Act as technical authority for hardware matters and guide programmes.
• Mentor engineers within the hardware team and foster knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and test teams for product integration.
• Drive reliability, manufacturability and cost efficiency improvements.
• Ensure hardware meets automotive and functional safety standards.

Skills

Electronic hardware design

CAN/LIN/SPI/I2C/Ethernet

Altium

Leadership

Education

Degree in Electronics or related

Tools

Altium

Job description

Lead Hardware Engineer
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Hardware Engineer to take ownership of the hardware function within a leading automotive technology business. This role offers the chance to lead the development of innovative electronic hardware for next-generation automotive systems, from concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of electronic hardware across multiple product lines.
• Define and maintain hardware architecture strategies to meet performance, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee circuit design, analysis, simulation, and validation activities.
• Establish and enforce best practices for schematic capture, PCB layout, and design verification.
• Act as the technical authority for all hardware-related matters, guiding decision-making across programmes.
• Mentor and support other engineers within the hardware team, fostering capability growth and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and test teams to ensure seamless product integration.
• Drive continuous improvement in reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure all hardware meets relevant automotive and functional safety standards.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in electronic hardware design within an automotive or similarly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of analogue and digital circuit design, power electronics, and communication interfaces (CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet).
• Experience taking designs through full lifecycle – concept, prototype, validation, and production.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Altium or similar schematic capture/PCB layout software.
• Confident in lab-based debugging, testing, and validation techniques.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide technical direction.
• Degree qualified in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically driven engineer who wants to shape the future of hardware development within a forward-thinking automotive environment.