Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Redline Group - Specialist Recruitment for Technology & Electronics Companies; Essex; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer in Essex. This role involves designing, developing, and testing high-performance hardware solutions. Candidates should have a degree in Electronic Engineering, proficiency in Altium Designer, and strong debugging skills with lab equipment. Responsibilities include collaboration with various teams and managing hardware design processes. The position offers a full-time contract and a chance to work in an innovative engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven hardware design experience with proficiency in Altium Designer.
• Strong debugging skills using lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Define product and design specifications with Product Management.
• Lead design and development of hardware products.
• Create detailed schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer.
• Perform component selection and analysis for optimal performance.
• Develop and execute test plans for prototypes and final products.
• Conduct debugging and validation with lab equipment.

Skills

High-speed signal design

RF expertise

Power management

EMI/EMC knowledge

Debugging skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Redline Group – Specialist Recruitment for Technology & Electronics Companies

4 days ago – be among the first 25 applicants.

Senior Hardware Design Engineer – Essex

A Senior Hardware Design Engineer is sought to join an innovative engineering team in Essex, responsible for designing, developing, and testing high‑performance hardware solutions.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with Product Management to define product and design specifications.
• Lead design and development of digital, analogue, and RF hardware products, supporting junior engineers.
• Create detailed schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer.
• Perform component selection, simulation, and analysis for optimal performance.
• Develop and execute test plans for prototypes and final products.
• Conduct debugging and validation with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, test, and manufacturing teams for efficient integration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven hardware design experience with proficiency in Altium Designer.
• Expertise in high‑speed signal design, RF, power management, and EMI/EMC.
• Strong debugging skills using lab equipment.
• Knowledge of FPGA design (VHDL/Verilog) or microcontroller‑based systems, with embedded software development understanding.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Industry

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Contact

Send your CV to [e-mail] or call Adam on 01582878821 / 07961158768.