Hardware Systems Engineer

James Adams; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

40 days total? no

30 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work up to £3k

Referral scheme

Job summary

James Adams in Bristol is seeking a Hardware Systems Engineer to own complex, safety-critical electro-mechanical systems from concept through to delivery. You will work across software, gateware, and electronics hardware teams, shaping system architecture, interfaces, and verification strategies.

A degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience is preferred, with eligibility for high-level security clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic/ Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent industry experience).
• Strong background or keen interest in electronics hardware, controllers, or equipment-level systems.
• Familiarity with lifecycle from requirements to integration, verification, and validation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input across equipment-level systems and electronic hardware development.
• Translate customer and product requirements into robust, high-performance solutions.
• Collaborate with software, gateware, safety, mechanical, and simulation teams.
• Support requirements capture, system architecture, interfaces, integration planning, and verification.
• Contribute to design, specification, and validation of electronic controllers for complex electromechanical systems.

Skills

Electronics hardware

System architecture

Requirements management

Verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Polarion

DOORS

Job description

Hardware Systems Engineer. Cutting-Edge Aerospace & Simulation Technology

Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £70,000 + Excellent Benefits

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Are you an ambitious Electronics, Hardware, or Systems Engineer looking to take ownership of complex, safety-critical products from concept through to delivery?

We are partnering with a thriving, highly innovative engineering organisation based in Bristol that specialises in the design and development of advanced electro-mechanical systems, mechatronics, and electronic controllers for the aerospace and training/simulation markets. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an enthusiastic Hardware Systems Engineer to join their collaborative Software, Gateware, and Electronics Hardware team.

Whether you are an established systems engineer looking for a fresh challenge or an experienced hardware/electronics engineer eager to step into full system architecture, requirements management, and verification, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing technical input across equipment-level systems and electronic hardware development.
• Translating customer and product requirements into robust, high-performance technical solutions.
• Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including software, gateware, safety, mechanical, and simulation specialists.
• Supporting requirements capture, electronic system architecture, interface definition, integration planning, and verification activities.
• Contributing to the design, specification, and validation of electronic controllers for complex electromechanical systems.

What We Are Looking For:

• A degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Systems Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
• Strong background or keen interest in electronics hardware, electronic controller development, or equipment-level systems engineering.
• Familiarity with the full engineering lifecycle—from requirements and architecture through to integration, verification, and validation.
• A structured, analytical problem-solving approach and excellent communication skills.
• Desirable: Exposure to requirements management tools (like Polarion or DOORS) or aerospace standards/processes (such as DO-254 or DO-160).
• Security Requirement: Must be eligible for high levels of security clearance

Why Apply? & Exceptional Benefits:

You will join a vibrant engineering culture that values both technical excellence and social connection. Alongside working on pioneering products, the reward package includes:

• Salary: £70,000 per annum.
• Working Style: Hybrid working flexibility with early finishes on Fridays (core hours 10 am–3 pm).
• Leave: Up to 30 days annual leave, with the flexibility to book holiday by the hour.
• Financial Perks: Personal/company bonus scheme, tax/NI savings pension scheme, and a cycle-to-work scheme (up to £3,000).
• Health & Security: Private healthcare, income protection, and life assurance (3x salary).
• Referral Scheme: Up to £3,000 recommend-a-friend bonus.