Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer

Prime Appointments; Essex; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics engineering company in Colchester is seeking a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to lead complex projects. You will design and test advanced hardware systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and extensive experience, particularly with Altium Designer. This position offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance (4x salary)

Paid social events

Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer.
• Confident using lab tools for debugging and validation.
• Knowledge of FPGA design (VHDL, Verilog) or microcontroller systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define product specifications with Product Management.
• Lead the design of digital, analogue, and RF hardware.
• Manage the full development lifecycle from concept to production.

Skills

Expertise in Altium Designer

Strong knowledge of RF

Experience in high-speed signal design

Troubleshooting skills using lab tools

Cross-functional team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Logic analysers

Job description

Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer - Colchester - Up to 63,000

A leading electronics engineering company is seeking a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to join their team. This is a great opportunity to lead complex development projects, designing and testing advanced hardware systems.

Responsibilities

• Define product specifications with Product Management
• Lead the design of digital, analogue, and RF hardware using Altium Designer
• Perform component selection, simulation, and testing
• Debug and validate hardware using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers)
• Collaborate with mechanical/software teams for integration
• Manage the full development lifecycle from concept to production
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical support
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience as a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer
• Expertise in Altium Designer, schematic capture, and PCB layout
• Strong knowledge of RF, high-speed signal design, EMI/EMC, and power management
• Confident using lab tools for debugging and validation
• Experience working in cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of FPGA design (VHDL, Verilog) or microcontroller systems is a plus

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 10 extra days
• Life insurance (4x salary) and wellbeing support
• Paid social events, including a summer festival and Christmas party
• Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit in the office

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead meaningful hardware projects with a respected engineering team. If you're ready for a new challenge, contact Mark at Prime Appointments and apply today.