Senior Hardware Design Lead: End-to-End RF/FPGA

Cooper Lomaz; Colchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Colchester is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance electronic hardware. You will manage complex projects from concept to production, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across teams to ensure successful product outcomes. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electronic Engineering and a strong background in hardware design, with expertise in Altium Designer. Competitive salary range of £55k-£70k is offered, along with an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in hardware design and development.
• Experience in the test and measurement industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define technical requirements and design specifications with product teams.
• Lead design and development of digital, analogue, and RF hardware.
• Create detailed schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer.
• Select components, run simulations, and ensure performance.
• Develop and execute test plans for prototypes and final products.
• Debug and validate hardware with lab equipment.

Skills

High-speed digital design

RF design

Power management

EMI/EMC

Debugging with lab equipment

Experience with Altium Designer

Working in cross-disciplinary teams

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Logic analysers

Spectrum analysers

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Colchester is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance electronic hardware. You will manage complex projects from concept to production, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across teams to ensure successful product outcomes. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electronic Engineering and a strong background in hardware design, with expertise in Altium Designer. Competitive salary range of £55k-£70k is offered, along with an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.