Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer | Colchester | -55,000 - -70,000

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to join a leading electronics company, developing advanced mixed-signal hardware for real-world applications. This is a hands-on role with full ownership of hardware projects, from concept through to production, allowing you to make a tangible impact while mentoring junior engineers and influencing product direction.

You''ll work in a cooperative, cross-functional environment, taking responsibility for complex design challenges and helping shape the future of our hardware products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and take full ownership of digital and analogue hardware design, including schematics and complex multilayer PCB layouts using Altium Designer
• Define product specifications with Product Management and drive designs through development, prototyping, and validation
• Debug and verify hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and other lab equipment
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration
• Mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and communicate complex concepts clearly to stakeholders
• Solve complex engineering challenges and act as a technical authority across projects
• Manage hardware projects from concept to production release while ensuring compliance with safety, EMC, and industry standards
• Remain highly hands-on, contributing practically to all aspects of hardware design rather than solely managing

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in electronic hardware design with strong expertise
• Expertise in Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Strong knowledge of mixed-signal design, high-speed digital circuits, and power management
• Hands-on experience with hardware debugging, simulation, and validation tools
• Exceptional communicator with strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Experience working in cooperative teams and managing complex projects from concept to production

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of RF design principles
• Experience with FPGA or microcontroller-based systems

What''s on Offer

• Salary up to -70,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy up to 10 additional days)
• Life insurance (4x salary) and wellbeing support
• Regular company events (including summer festival and Christmas party)
• Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit in the office
• Supportive, cooperative working environment with real opportunities to make an impact

Apply Now

If you''re a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer looking to take ownership of innovative projects in a forward-thinking team, apply today.

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