Principal Hardware Engineer - Near Edinburgh Hybrid

Lorien; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm near Edinburgh is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer for a rewarding role that significantly impacts lives worldwide. You will lead the development of innovative electronics, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and mentor junior engineers. This permanent position offers hybrid work options and a chance to be at the forefront of technological advancements.

Benefits

Bonus

Hybrid work

Career progression

Qualifications

• Strong background in digital and analogue electronics design and analysis.
• Experience with electronics assembly processes.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop new digital/analogue/mixed signal electronics.
• Provide technical specifications and documentation.
• Review current and new designs, mentoring less senior Engineers.

Skills

Digital electronics design

Analogue electronics analysis

Testing approaches

DFx (Design for Manufacturing, Assembly and Test)

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Principal Hardware Engineer - Near Edinburgh Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Edinburgh

Bonus, Hybrid, WFH, Progression

Job Ref

BBBH165847_1757411038

Date Added

September 9th, 2025

Consultant

Liam Kirton

Principal Hardware Engineer - Near Edinburgh Hybrid

Having placed a number of people into their team ourselves, Lorien's long standing client based near Edinburgh - a leader in their industry with a growing and consistently award-winning product line - have asked us to help them in their searches for a Principal Hardware Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

Taking designs from initial concept stages to production, you'll be a driving force behind new ideas, contribute towards the ongoing improvements of key electronics and systems at the core of the product line, and work with a great team of Engineers while providing well-appreciated technical guidance.

What's more, the products you'll work on improve the lives of millions of people across the globe, and so this is truly a rewarding opportunity, and everyone in the team feels part of that journey.

Here's a snapshot of the duties involved:

• Getting to grips with everything from concept gen, analysis and development of new digital/analogue/mixed signal electronics as well as systems architecture
• Providing technical specs and other documentation
• Reviewing current and new designs (as well as helping less senior Engineers with theirs)
• Contributing to the firm's ongoing technical vision and roadmap, and identifying areas for improvement including new technologies
• Being a bridge between the hardware and product development teams, as well as ensuring 3 rd parties deliver

The kind of skills they're looking for:

• Strong background in digital and analogue electronics design and analysis, electronics assembly processes and testing approaches
• Background involving DFx (Design for Manufacturing, Assembly and Test) and EMC design
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and with a focus on the customer's needs
• Enjoy working as part of a team, sharing knowledge and using your expertise to help others and improve current and future product offerings

If you like what you've read so far, apply now with your latest CV for immediate consideration and let's have a chat

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