Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer £50-80k Base + Benefits South East Onsite: Perm
An experienced Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer (FPGA) is required to join a highly regarded engineering R&D team developing advanced hydraulic and control systems for large machinery. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the centre of a multidisciplinary engineering environment, contributing to the development of innovative electronic hardware from concept through to production and customer support.
You will play a key role in both new product development and the ongoing support of existing electronic systems, working closely with software, project, production and sales teams. The role offers a varied mix of hardware design, embedded development, prototyping, testing and technical support, with genuine scope to influence future product architecture and innovation.
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Key Responsibilities
· Design and develop new electronic hardware and support existing products within control system applications
· Develop embedded firmware for DSPs and microcontrollers, including new functions and features
· Produce and maintain electronic schematics, PCB layouts and technical documentation
· Create and test prototype hardware and software, including validation and compliance testing
· Ensure electronic hardware meets relevant technical and quality standards
· Work closely with software engineers to support hardware integration and prototype development
· Support production with calibration, setup, testing and manufacturing queries
· Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials and support electronic component procurement
· Interface with sales teams to clarify technical requirements and assess feasibility
· Provide technical input to quotations and project planning
· Develop alternative technical solutions to meet customer requirements
· Contribute to research, product development strategy and future system architectures
· Support occasional hands-on assembly, modification and testing activities
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, production and purchasing
Qualifications & Experience
· Degree-qualified in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
· Strong experience in electronic hardware design within control or instrumentation environments
· Experience working in a similar senior or design-focused role
· Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
· Digital circuit design including FPGA devices (e.g., Altera Cyclone)
· Embedded DSP and microcontroller integration (e.g., Texas Instruments DSP series)
· Embedded C development and firmware support
· FPGA development
· Low-noise analogue circuit design for sensor and transducer interfaces
· ADC and DAC interfacing
· Schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium desirable)
· Hardware/software integration and PC interface support
· Understanding of complete electronic systems and control architectures
· Practical electronics skills including soldering and assembly
· Industrial electronic packaging including connectors and enclosures
Long-term career development; competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Onsite
Full-time | Permanent | Competitive base salary up to 80k (dependent on experience) | Flexible benefits package.
INDHUD
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
