Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

Octagon Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to join their innovative team in Ashford. This role offers the chance to lead the design and development of cutting-edge medical technology and diagnostic devices that have a real impact on people's lives. You will be responsible for defining system architecture, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. If you are passionate about electronics and want to contribute to meaningful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team where your expertise will help bring life-saving products to market!

Qualifications

• Strong experience in analogue and digital electronics design.
• Knowledge of CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout.

Responsibilities

• Lead electronics and embedded firmware design from concept to production.
• Prototype, test, and ensure EMC/electrical safety compliance.

Skills

Analogue Electronics Design

Digital Electronics Design

Embedded Programming in C

FPGA (VHDL)

Programming in C++

Programming in C#

Programming in .NET

Programming in Python

Programming in Java

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Hardware Systems Engineer looking to make a tangible difference in people s lives? Join a cutting-edge team at a renowned UK Centre of Excellence for Life Sciences, where innovation meets impact based in Ashford, Kent.

We re working with a long-established, trusted outsource partner that specialises in the design, development, and manufacture of medical technology, diagnostic devices, and laboratory instruments. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to lead key projects that bring life-saving products to market in Ashford, Kent.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Hardware Systems Engineer job in Ashford, Kent:

• Lead electronics and embedded firmware design (digital/analogue)
• Define system architecture from concept to production
• Use Altium Designer for schematics and PCB layout
• Prototype, test, and ensure EMC/electrical safety compliance
• Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional teams

Key skills and experience required for the Senior Hardware Systems Engineer job in Ashford, Kent:

• Strong experience of analogue and digital electronics design
• Knowledge of CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Embedded programming in C and FPGA (VHDL)
• Experience programming in C++, C#, .NET, Python and Java is beneficial

This is more than a job it s a chance for a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to be part of something meaningful. If you thrive on technical challenges and want your work to have real-world impact, let s talk!