Senior Hardware Engineer

Polytec Personnel Ltd; Landbeach; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to design ATEX-certified, intrinsically safe products for a client in the UK. The successful candidate will take ownership of complex hardware features and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in electronics, experience in ATEX environments, and strong problem-solving skills. This permanent role in Cambridge offers a competitive salary between £65,000 and £85,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing products for ATEX environments.
• Strong understanding of intrinsic safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware for ATEX-certified, intrinsically safe products.
• Collaborate with engineers across hardware, software and verification teams.

Skills

Experience designing ATEX/intrinsically safe products

Microprocessor-based hardware

Good communication skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Degree in electronics or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Location: Cambridge (CB25). Duration: Permanent. Hours: 37 hour week, early finish on a Friday, (5-days in the office). Salary: £65,000-£85,000 depending on experience. Job Reference: 35992.

Polytec are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer with experience designing ATEX / intrinsically safe products to support the development of next-generation, mission-critical communication systems for our Cambridge based client. This role is suited to a hands-on senior engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex hardware features and working closely with cross-functional teams. You\'ll contribute to the design, development, testing, and certification of professional communication equipment and related accessories.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware for ATEX-certified, intrinsically safe products
• Contribute to baseband and microprocessor-based system design
• Design efficient, low-power power supplies and supporting circuitry
• Support design verification, EMC testing and regulatory compliance
• Produce clear engineering documentation
• Collaborate with engineers across hardware, software and verification teams

Requirements

• Degree in electronics or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience designing products for ATEX environments
• Strong understanding of intrinsic safety principles
• Experience with microprocessor-based hardware and common interfaces
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach

Desirable

• EMC / ESD-aware design experience
• Audio or RF system exposure
• Embedded Linux or board bring-up experience

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below