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.

Main Responsibilities

• 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.

What You'll Need

• 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.