Hardware Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

We're currently recruiting an experienced Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to join a forward-thinking team developing cutting-edge solutions across the Defence, Industrial, and Scientific sectors.This is a hands-on design role offering a real opportunity to influence complex electronic systems from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and development of digital and analogue electronic hardware for advanced embedded systems.
• Ownership of full hardware lifecycle: concept, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, and validation.
• Development and execution of test plans, specifications, and procedures.
• Close collaboration with software, mechanical, and systems teams.
• Support production, troubleshooting, and design-for-manufacture improvements.
• Technical customer support and occasional site visits.
• Authoring and maintenance of detailed design documentation.
• Provision of consultancy and subject-matter expertise to clients when required.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience in FPGA design and VHDL programming.
• Extensive hands-on PCB design and layout experience, ideally using Altium Designer.
• Strong understanding of digital and analogue circuit design, including high-speed switching and signal integrity considerations.
• Working knowledge of EMC design principles.
• Experience with A/D and D/A converters and supporting circuitry.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with high-voltage circuit design.
• Understanding of optical systems and electronics.

If you're looking for a technically stimulating role in a company that values innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance, apply now and one of our team will be in touch shortly.