Senior Hardware Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer near Colchester. This role requires expertise in advanced hardware design across digital, analogue, and RF domains, alongside strong debugging skills. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional projects and mentor junior engineers. The position offers a salary between £50,000 - £60,000, with no sponsorship provided.

Qualifications

• Expertise in digital, analogue, and RF hardware design.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes and logic analysers.
• Ability to lead complex product development projects.

Skills

Advanced hardware design expertise

Strong debugging and testing skills

Proficiency with Altium Designer

Project leadership

Mentorship and technical guidance

Job description

Overview

Role: Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Location: Near Colchester

Sponsorship is NOT provided

Qualifications

• Advanced hardware design expertise: digital, analogue, and RF hardware design (including high-speed signal design, RF, power management, and EMI/EMC considerations).
• Strong debugging and testing skills: hands-on use of oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and spectrum analysers to validate and troubleshoot hardware.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer: schematic capture and PCB layout creation.
• Project leadership and cross-functional collaboration: managing complex product development from concept to production while working with software, mechanical, test, and manufacturing teams.
• Mentorship and technical guidance: providing support and knowledge transfer to junior engineers.

If you are interested in this role and would like to discuss it further, please send your updated CV to [e-mail].