Senior Engineer

ECM Selection Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

ECM Selection Ltd. in the UK is seeking a senior engineer to join a multidisciplinary team that develops technology solutions for government clients, combining custom hardware with software.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive project direction, and nurture relationships with clients, using C++, embedded systems, FPGA, and hardware knowledge. A strong academic record and UK work eligibility are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience developing integrated software-hardware products.
• Proficient in C or C++ (embedded systems).
• Knowledge of hardware communications, FPGAs, or PCB design.
• Masters or PhD in a numerate discipline with strong A Levels in Maths and Physics.
• UK national and eligible to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Join our multidisciplinary team building technology solutions for UK government clients.
• Work on projects that combine custom hardware with innovative software.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Drive project direction and ensure success.
• Nurture client relationships.
• Communicate progress through reports and presentations.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

FPGA

Hardware communications

Education

Masters or PhD in numerate discipline

Tools

PCB design

Job description

Salary: £70,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements:

• Commercial experience developing integrated software-hardware products
• Software skills in C or C++ (this can be from embedded systems)
• Electronics knowledge in hardware communications, FPGAs, or PCB design
• A masters or PhD in a numerate discipline with strong supporting A Levels including A*s (or equivalent) in Maths and Physics
• UK national
• Eligible to live and work in the UK

Responsibilities:

• Join our multidisciplinary team developing effective technology solutions for UK government clients
• Work on projects that vary in scale and complexity and often incorporate custom hardware with innovative software
• Mentor more junior members of our team
• Drive the direction of new projects and take responsibility for ensuring their success
• Nurture relationships with clients
• Clearly communicate progress through written reports and presentations

Technologies:

• Embedded
• Hardware
• C++
• FPGA
• Security
• VHDL

More:

We are a world-class technical consultancy based in central Surrey, offering a senior engineer the opportunity to join our multidisciplinary team. We develop effective technology solutions for UK government clients on projects that combine custom hardware with innovative software. We reward talent with a generous salary and benefits package dependent on skills and experience, and offer a challenging, rewarding role with strong career progression potential.

last updated 40 week of 2026