Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer

Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer - Colchester - Up to £70,000

A leading electronics engineering company is seeking a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to join their team. This is a great opportunity to lead complex development projects, designing and testing innovative digital and analogue systems for real-world applications.

What You'll Do:

Define product specifications in collaboration with Product Management
Lead the design of digital and analogue electronic hardware using Altium Designer
Perform component selection, simulation, prototyping, and validation
Debug and verify hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and other lab equipment
Work closely with software and mechanical teams to ensure seamless system integration
Manage the full hardware development lifecycle from concept through to production release
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
Ensure compliance with relevant safety, EMC, and industry standards

What You'll Need:

Degree in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience as a Hardware Design Engineer, ideally at a senior level
Expertise in Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
Strong understanding of mixed-signal design, high-speed digital circuits, and power management
Confident using lab tools for debug, validation, and fault-finding
Experience working in cross-functional product development teams
Knowledge of RF principles is beneficial but not the core focus
Familiarity with FPGA or microcontroller-based systems is advantageous

What's in It for You:

25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 10 extra days
Life insurance (4x salary) and wellbeing support
Regular company events including a summer festival and Christmas party
Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit in the office

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to shape new hardware designs and play a key role in developing advanced electronic products.

If you're ready to take the lead in innovative hardware development, contact Mark at Prime Appointments and apply today