Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Senior Hardware Design Engineer
Location: Colchester
Salary: £55k-£70k

We’re looking for a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of high-performance electronic hardware. You’ll manage complex projects from concept to production and support junior engineers along the way.

• Work with product teams to define technical requirements and design specifications.
• Lead the design and development of digital, analogue, and RF hardware.
• Create detailed schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer.
• Select components, run simulations, and perform technical analysis to ensure strong performance.
• Develop and carry out test plans for prototypes and final products.
• Debug, validate, and verify hardware using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and spectrum analysers.
• Collaborate closely with software, mechanical, test, NPI, and manufacturing teams.
• Manage large hardware development projects through the full lifecycle—from concept to end‑of‑life.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical development.
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation.
• Support production, sales teams, and customers with technical issues when required.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, standards, and competitor products.
• Take part in design reviews, audits, and continuous improvement activities.

• Education: Degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Electronic Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience:
  • Strong background in hardware design and development.
  • Skilled in schematic capture and PCB design using Altium Designer.
  • Experience in the test and measurement industry (preferred).
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • High-speed digital design, RF, power management, and EMI/EMC.
  • Confident debugging using standard lab equipment.
  • Experience working in cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
  • Knowledge of FPGA design (VHDL/Verilog) or microcontroller systems.
  • Understanding of embedded software principles.

If you’re an experienced hardware engineer who enjoys leading projects, solving complex design challenges, and mentoring others, we’d love to hear from you.