Senior Electronic Engineer

TEC Partners - Technical Recruitment Specialists; Tendring; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based electronics manufacturer seeks a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to join their design team. This role involves leading projects from concept to production, designing cutting-edge electronic hardware for testing systems across various sectors. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in hardware design, proficiency with Altium Designer, and a degree in Electronic Engineering. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary up to £63,000, extensive holiday options, and professional development support.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life insurance (4x salary)

Corporate gym and spa membership

Wellbeing support programme

Social events

Qualifications

• Strong background in hardware design and development.
• Experience with high-speed digital, RF, and power management designs.
• Understanding of embedded software principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of hardware products.
• Define specifications with Product Management.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts.

Skills

Hardware design and development

Altium Designer

High-speed digital design

RF design

Power management design

EMI / EMC design

FPGA design (VHDL / Verilog)

Microcontroller-based systems

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Salary: £55,000 – £63,000

Location: Essex Coast

We’re working with a leading UK-based electronics manufacturer that designs and produces high-performance test and measurement systems used across aerospace, automotive, and advanced technology sectors. The company operates internationally and continues to invest heavily in product innovation and engineering excellence.

This role offers the chance to join a highly experienced design team and lead projects from concept through to production - developing cutting-edge electronic hardware that underpins complex testing and control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of digital, analogue, and RF hardware products
• Define product and design specifications in collaboration with Product Management
• Create schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer
• Select components, perform simulations, and carry out performance analysis
• Develop and execute test plans for prototypes and final products
• Conduct debugging and validation using oscilloscopes, logic and spectrum analysers
• Collaborate with software and mechanical teams to ensure seamless integration
• Mentor and support junior engineers through technical guidance
• Manage full product lifecycle from concept to release
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and support production teams

Key Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong background in hardware design and development
• Proficiency with Altium Designer
• Expertise in high-speed digital, RF, power management, and EMI / EMC design
• Experience within test and measurement, instrumentation, or related industries
• Familiarity with FPGA design (VHDL / Verilog) or microcontroller-based systems
• Understanding of embedded software principles
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £63,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy / sell up to 10 days)
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Corporate gym and spa membership
• Regular reviews and performance-based pay progression
• Wellbeing and mental health support programme
• Funded professional training and further education sponsorship
• Social events, including summer festival and Christmas celebrations
• Opportunities for international collaboration and travel

Interested? Get in touch with Daniel Cordy at TEC Partners to learn more or apply for immediate consideration.