Hardware Design Engineer - KiCAD

Seeing a circuit move from schematic to a reliable, production-ready product is where your expertise really counts. As a KiCAD Hardware Design Engineer, you’ll take ownership of varied technical challenges, from developing PCBs and improving existing products to diagnosing faults and supporting production teams.

You’ll join an established specialist equipment business supplying communications and surveillance solutions across Police, Military, Government and Industrial sectors. Based at a dedicated site close to Birmingham International railway station, you’ll work across multiple departments and have the opportunity to influence products from development through to manufacture.

• £40,000–£45,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Excellent benefits package.
• A varied technical workload covering new products, redesigns, fault resolution and production support.
• The opportunity to take ownership of projects from initial schematics through to PCB development and testing.
• Hands-on exposure to specialist communications and surveillance equipment used across demanding sectors.
• On-site employee parking and a location within walking distance of Birmingham International railway station.

• Create and interpret schematic diagrams, translating requirements into practical electronic solutions.
• Develop printed circuit boards, applying effective layout practices and considering EMI/EMC requirements.
• Diagnose and repair PCB faults identified during production or on equipment returned by customers.
• Research components, prototype solutions and carry out testing to support new developments and product improvements.
• Support Production, Sales, Video and Specialist Vehicle Operations teams with technical issues and product requirements.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, revisions and project records using Jira and Git.

• Practical electronics industry experience, including fault diagnosis, schematic interpretation and identifying circuit issues.
• Working knowledge and practical experience of KiCAD PCB software – this is mandatory.
• Experience using electronic test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators and PCB rework tools.
• Ability to research component functions and select suitable modern or smaller replacement components for existing circuits.
• Soldering capability would be advantageous, alongside familiarity with Jira, Git and Microsoft 365.
• Working hours:
  
  42.5 hours per week, 08:00–17:00, with a 30-minute break at 13:00.

If you want hands‑on ownership of electronic products and the chance to solve varied technical challenges in a specialist environment, apply today for this Hardware Design Engineer position.