A Senior Hardware Design Engineer is sought to join an innovative engineering team in Essex, responsible or leading projects designing, developing, and testing hardware solutions that contribute to our range of high-performance products.
The Senior Hardware Design Engineer, Essex, will lead technical excellence in the field, guiding design and validation practices and mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with senior engineers across hardware, software, mechanical and test domains. You’ll draw on deep engineering expertise, production methodologies, and supplier processes to ensure robust, high-performance product development. Responsibilities include:
Work with Product Management to define product and design specifications.
Lead in the design and development of digital, analogue, and RF hardware products, providing support to junior engineers.
Create detailed schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer.
Perform component selection, simulation, and analysis to ensure optimal performance.
Develop and execute test plans for prototypes and final products.
Conduct debugging and validation using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and spectrum analysers.
Collaborate with mechanical, software, test, and manufacturing teams to ensure efficient hardware/software integration and delivery.
The Senior Hardware Design Engineer, Essex, will have the following key skills:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
Proven experience in hardware design and development with proficiency in Altium Designer.
Expertise in high-speed signal design, RF, power management, and EMI/EMC considerations.
Strong debugging skills with hands-on experience using lab equipment.
Knowledge of FPGA design (VHDL/Verilog) or microcontroller-based systems, with an understanding of embedded software development.
APPLY NOW – Senior Hardware Design Engineer job in Essex could be of interest, send your CV to adighton@redlinegroup.Com or call Adam on 01582878821/ 07961158768.....Read more...
Senior Hardware Design Engineer will support the design and implementation of hardware subsystems for advanced mobile and fixed satellite tracking antenna terminals.
Key Responsibilities
Lead complex hardware designs and manage priorities.
Architect and design terminal hardware, ensuring quality and cost goals.
Present design analyses during reviews.
Verify and test hardware in a lab setting.
Mentor junior engineers.
Requirements
6 to 10 years in hardware design and testing.
Strong PCB design skills, Altium preferred.
Experience in power supply design and compliance testing.
Knowledge of embedded systems, high-speed digital design, and interconnect technologies.....Read more...
Senior Hardware Design Engineer will support the design and implementation of hardware subsystems for advanced mobile and fixed satellite tracking antenna terminals.
Key Responsibilities
Lead complex hardware designs and manage priorities.
Architect and design terminal hardware, ensuring quality and cost goals.
Present design analyses during reviews.
Verify and test hardware in a lab setting.
Mentor junior engineers.
Requirements
6 to 10 years in hardware design and testing.
Strong PCB design skills, Altium preferred.
Experience in power supply design and compliance testing.
Knowledge of embedded systems, high-speed digital design, and interconnect technologies.....Read more...
Hardware Design Engineer required to work on high performance, real time video electronic devices. You will be joining an Electronics Design team and cover board level architecture, design, implementation and test of digital and or analogue hardware for video processing and interfacing products. The design work will include component selection, schematic development, PCB layout, board bring-up
Essential Skills
Electronic hardware design experience.
High speed digital design: DDR3/4, PCIe, Serdes etc.
Embedded product development.
Microcontrollers, memory and peripheral interfacing (FLASH, I2C, SPI, RS232, USB)
VHDL for CPLD/FPGA???s.
Analogue electronics.
Role responsibilities
Develop digital products and their associated designs.
Produce clear and concise design documentation of hardware designs.....Read more...
Hardware Design Engineer required to work on high performance, real time video electronic devices. You will be joining an Electronics Design team and cover board level architecture, design, implementation and test of digital and or analogue hardware for video processing and interfacing products. The design work will include component selection, schematic development, PCB layout, board bring-up
Essential Skills
Electronic hardware design experience.
High speed digital design: DDR3/4, PCIe, Serdes etc.
Embedded product development.
Microcontrollers, memory and peripheral interfacing (FLASH, I2C, SPI, RS232, USB)
VHDL for CPLD/FPGA???s.
Analogue electronics.
Role responsibilities
Develop digital products and their associated designs.
Produce clear and concise design documentation of hardware designs.....Read more...
PCB Design Engineer required to work on SATCOM terminal hardware in senior or leadership role as part of a team designing and implementing satellite antenna terminals. All decisions require design for manufacture considerations balancing cost, control, environment and operation practicalities.
Skills
Electronic hardware design, integration, test and refinement experience.
Complex Schematic and multilayer PCB design ideally in Altium for complex RF stackup PCBs.
Power supply design, power management, switching and regulator circuit design.
BEng, Meng in ideally Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
Embedded hardware ARM and Xilinx FPGA or SoC knowledge.
High speed digital understanding with high speed bus design experience of DDR, PCIe, PS-GTR or other.
Role
Technical leadership on complex hardware designs including terminal architecture.
Verify and test hardware design in electronics laboratory using oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers reworking PCBs as makes sense.
Support product certification to electrical and operational standards.
Train and develop junior Hardware Engineers. ....Read more...
PCB Design Engineer required to work on SATCOM terminal hardware in senior or leadership role as part of a team designing and implementing satellite antenna terminals. All decisions require design for manufacture considerations balancing cost, control, environment and operation practicalities.
Skills
Electronic hardware design, integration, test and refinement experience.
Complex Schematic and multilayer PCB design ideally in Altium for complex RF stackup PCBs.
Power supply design, power management, switching and regulator circuit design.
BEng, Meng in ideally Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
Embedded hardware ARM and Xilinx FPGA or SoC knowledge.
High speed digital understanding with high speed bus design experience of DDR, PCIe, PS-GTR or other.
Role
Technical leadership on complex hardware designs including terminal architecture.
Verify and test hardware design in electronics laboratory using oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers reworking PCBs as makes sense.
Support product certification to electrical and operational standards.
Train and develop junior Hardware Engineers. ....Read more...
We are looking for a Junior PCB Design Engineer to support the design and development of hardware subsystems for mobile and fixed tracking antenna terminals. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in PCB design, hardware integration, and system testing for advanced satellite communication technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in hardware design, PCB development, and system integration, working closely with senior engineers.
Support the testing and verification of hardware using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers).
Contribute to design reviews, preparing technical documentation and reports.
Help ensure compliance with electrical and operational standards.
Work alongside Systems, Software, RF, and Mechanical engineers to develop innovative solutions.
Participate in training programs to enhance skills in hardware design and problem-solving.
Requirements:
Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field
Interest in hardware engineering, with exposure to PCB design, embedded systems, or electronic components.
Familiarity with PCB design tools (Altium) is a plus.
Understanding of power supply design principles and power management circuits.
Experience with lab test equipment is an advantage.
Ability to work in a team and collaborate across disciplines....Read more...
An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a Senior Test Development Engineer based in Norwich, Norfolk to join the market leader involved within an exciting technology sector.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Test Development Engineer to be involved with development and progression of multiple projects.
The Senior Test Development Engineer’s job responsibilities will include:
- Developing measurement processes for automated systems, utilising test, and measurement instruments. Predominantly working on RF solutions.
- Working with colleagues to identify the resources needed to execute the calibration plan
- Interface with Hardware and Software Engineers and the wider team to review system requirements and construct effective test strategies
- Contributing to the entire hardware/software development life cycle from initial business requirements to deployment, production, and service support
Key skills and experience for the Senior Test Engineer job based in Norwich, Norfolk:
- BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience in the test and measurement field utilizing T&M instrumentation including calibration techniques
- Sound understanding of measurement uncertainty analysis and testing RF products
This is a fantastic job opportunity to join a well-established, successful Norwich, Norfolk based company who are investing very heavily in R&D.
To find out more about the Senior Test Development Engineer job or other potential jobs we currently have at the moment, please contact Ricky Wilcocks on 01582 878834 or 079317 88834 or kindly email your most up to date CV and covering letter to Rwilcocks@redlinegroup.Com....Read more...
Test Engineer
Location: Wokingham
Salary: £30,000£35,000
This organisation designs and supplies advanced video and image processing solutions for the global Electro-Optic systems market, delivering real-time video capture, processing and display systems for harsh environments across security and defence applications. Its unique video tracking technology is used on land, sea and air platforms, supporting critical missions worldwide.
About the role
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Test Engineer will be responsible for testing electronic hardware, software and integrated systems in a low-volume and prototyping manufacturing environment. The role includes system integration, environmental testing and fault-finding to ensure products meet stringent quality and technical standards.
Key responsibilities
- Undertake testing of electronic hardware in a low-volume / prototype manufacturing environment.
- Perform software and system integration testing.
- Operate an environmental test chamber to validate product performance.
- Create test procedures in consultation with design engineers.
- Install operating systems, including Linux and Windows.
- Fault-find, debug and resolve hardware, software and system issues.
- Verify all work meets quality and technical standards.
- Occasionally visit customer sites to support equipment commissioning and field service.
Skills & experience
Essential
- HNC or equivalent in electronics
- Open to industrial placement year students as part of an electronics or similar degree.
- Ability to write clear and comprehensive test plans and test procedures.
- Computer literate and confident using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Desirable
- Experience with both Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Experience of software testing.
- Understanding of video, both analogue and digital formats
To find out more please contact Max Sinclair at Holt Recruitment max@holtengineering.co.uk....Read more...
The Embedded Software Engineer designs and implements measurement and control embedded firmware. You will have a strong BSc, MSc, PhD or equivalent in Science or Engineering with low level software development.
Key Skills
C and Assembly languages ideally with some C++.
Hardware and software tools including emulator, simulator, modeling, scopes, logics analyzer, etc.
Microprocessor and DSP based hardware design, ability to read and understand schematics and manufacturer datasheets of components. Peripherals and serial communications programming.
DSP algorithms and implementation.
Real Time Operating System, Matlab, Object Oriented Design and Embedded C++.
Agile and iterative development
Role Responsibilities
Design and implement embedded software for measurement and control systems incorporating multiple processors using Real Time Operating Systems.
Design of high speed, hard Real Time data acquisition & logging systems.
Testing and debugging hardware or software issues.
Implementation of DSP algorithms. ....Read more...
The Embedded Software Engineer designs and implements measurement and control embedded firmware. You will have a strong BSc, MSc, PhD or equivalent in Science or Engineering with low level software development.
Key Skills
C and Assembly languages ideally with some C++.
Hardware and software tools: emulator, simulator, modeling, scopes, logics analyzer, etc.
Microprocessor and DSP based hardware design, ability to read and understand schematics and manufacturer datasheets of components.
Peripherals and serial communications programming.
DSP algorithms and implementation.
Real Time Operating System, Matlab, Object Oriented Design and Embedded C++.
Agile and iterative development
Role Responsibilities
Design and implement embedded software for measurement and control systems incorporating multiple processors using Real Time Operating Systems.
Design of high speed, hard Real Time data acquisition and logging systems.
Testing and debugging hardware or software issues.
Implementation of DSP algorithms. ....Read more...
Software Engineer required to work on C# and C++ Front ends that drive measurement and control embedded firmware. You will have a strong BSc, MSc, PhD or equivalent in Science or Engineering with low level software development.
Key Skills
C and Assembly languages with some C# or C++.
Hardware & software tools: emulator, simulator, modeling, scopes, logics analyzer, etc.
Microprocessor and DSP based hardware design, ability to read and understand schematics and manufacturer datasheets of components.
Peripherals and serial communications programming.
DSP algorithms and implementation.
Real Time Operating System, Matlab, Object Oriented Design and Embedded C++.
Agile and iterative development
Role Responsibilities
Design and implement embedded software for measurement and control systems incorporating multiple processors using Real Time Operating Systems.
Design of high speed, hard Real Time data acquisition and logging systems.
Testing and debugging hardware or software issues.
Implementation of DSP algorithms. ....Read more...
Software Engineer required to work on C# and C++ Front ends that drive measurement and control embedded firmware. You will have a strong BSc, MSc, PhD or equivalent in Science or Engineering with low level software development.
Key Skills
C and Assembly languages with some C# or C++.
Hardware & software tools: emulator, simulator, modeling, scopes, logics analyzer, etc.
Microprocessor and DSP based hardware design, ability to read and understand schematics and manufacturer datasheets of components.
Peripherals and serial communications programming.
DSP algorithms and implementation.
Real Time Operating System, Matlab, Object Oriented Design and Embedded C++.
Agile and iterative development
Role Responsibilities
Design and implement embedded software for measurement and control systems incorporating multiple processors using Real Time Operating Systems.
Design of high speed, hard Real Time data acquisition and logging systems.
Testing and debugging hardware or software issues.
Implementation of DSP algorithms. ....Read more...
The Embedded Software Engineer designs and implements measurement and control embedded firmware. You will have a strong BSc, MSc, PhD or equivalent in Science or Engineering with low level software development.
Key Skills
C and Assembly languages ideally with some C++.
Hardware and software tools including emulator, simulator, modeling, scopes, logics analyzer, etc.
Microprocessor and DSP based hardware design, ability to read and understand schematics and manufacturer datasheets of components. Peripherals and serial communications programming.
DSP algorithms and implementation.
Real Time Operating System, Matlab, Object Oriented Design and Embedded C++.
Agile and iterative development
Role Responsibilities
Design and implement embedded software for measurement and control systems incorporating multiple processors using Real Time Operating Systems.
Design of high speed, hard Real Time data acquisition & logging systems.
Testing and debugging hardware or software issues.
Implementation of DSP algorithms. ....Read more...
The Embedded Software Engineer designs and implements measurement and control embedded firmware. You will have a strong BSc, MSc, PhD or equivalent in Science or Engineering with low level software development.
Key Skills
C and Assembly languages ideally with some C++.
Hardware and software tools: emulator, simulator, modeling, scopes, logics analyzer, etc.
Microprocessor and DSP based hardware design, ability to read and understand schematics and manufacturer datasheets of components.
Peripherals and serial communications programming.
DSP algorithms and implementation.
Real Time Operating System, Matlab, Object Oriented Design and Embedded C++.
Agile and iterative development
Role Responsibilities
Design and implement embedded software for measurement and control systems incorporating multiple processors using Real Time Operating Systems.
Design of high speed, hard Real Time data acquisition and logging systems.
Testing and debugging hardware or software issues.
Implementation of DSP algorithms. ....Read more...
Senior Hardware Design Engineer required to work on Intelligent Gate Drive???s for Fast Switching integrated Power Electronics solutions. You will have experience of Silicone, SiC / Silicone Carbide and Gallium Nitrate / GaN power semiconductor modules for cutting edge motors and drive systems.
Key skills
Gate drive circuit development
Hardware design: schematic and PCB.
Circuit verification and validation, report and review.
Bachelors, PhD???s or other qualification in: Power Electronics, Physics, Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
IC experience: Infineon, NXP, Broadcom, Analog Device etc.
Component level design using datasheets and experienced for selection. ....Read more...
Senior Hardware Design Engineer required to work on Intelligent Gate Drive???s for Fast Switching integrated Power Electronics solutions. You will have experience of Silicone, SiC / Silicone Carbide and Gallium Nitrate / GaN power semiconductor modules for cutting edge motors and drive systems.
Key skills
Gate drive circuit development
Hardware design: schematic and PCB.
Circuit verification and validation, report and review.
Bachelors, PhD???s or other qualification in: Power Electronics, Physics, Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
IC experience: Infineon, NXP, Broadcom, Analog Device etc.
Component level design using datasheets and experienced for selection. ....Read more...
Robotics Software Engineer – C++/ROS2
Are you an experienced Robotics Software Engineer with a strong background in ROS2, C++? Are you based in the Cambridge area, or keen to join one of the UK’s leading hubs for robotics and technology innovation?
If so, our client an innovative “tech for good” start-up – is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to join their growing R&D team in Cambridge, supporting projects across the UK and EU.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and integrate ROS2-based software for advanced robotic systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electronics, mechatronics, AI/research) in an Agile environment.
Implement, test, and debug real-time robotic applications on Linux platforms.
Deploy and validate robotics software on physical hardware, including field testing.
Required Skills & Experience:
Degree or Master’s in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related discipline.
Proven experience with modern C++ (C++14 or later)
Hands-on expertise with ROS2 (Robot Operating System 2).
Experience integrating software with embedded or edge computing hardware (e.G. NVIDIA Jetson/Xavier).
Exposure to ROS1 migration, simulation tools (e.G. Gazebo, RViz), and project tracking tools such as Jira.
This role offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for career progression and profit share within a pioneering robotics company driving real-world impact.
To apply for the Robotics Software Engineer – C++/ROS2 (Linux) role, please send your CV to NDrain@redlinegroup.Com Or call 01582 878828 / 07487 756328.....Read more...
Embedded Software Engineer required with experience in Aerospace, Defence, Avionics, Automotive, Medical or similar domains who understand low level hardware or computer driver development.
Requirements
Embedded SW Development commercial experience of low level coding.
Computer hardware experience of GPUs, Memory, Processors and drivers.
Over 5 years commercial post graduate experience in Aerospace, Defence, Avionics, Automotive, Medical or similar domains
C, C++, Python, JavaScript
Bare Metal, Linux, and RTOS target platform experience.
Git or similar understanding.
Responsibilities
Writing low level code Drivers, I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet, USB, Serial and related.
Embedded software Bare Metal, Linux, and RTOS systems design and development, ideally VxWorks.
Agile, Waterfall, DevOps collaboration across the software development life cycle.
UML, Git, automated test, software verification etc.....Read more...
Embedded Software Engineer required to design and develop firmware and COTS device driver diagnostic software including system testing applications. Target platforms are typically high speed, high performance boards driven by ARM CPU???s so an understanding of the underlying hardware and experience of programming down to registry level is highly beneficial.
This role will be primarily independent working on projects in parallel with some involvement in complex support issues and customer application integration.
You will have an Engineering degree and experience of
Embedded C programming for ARM microprocessors.
Programming hardware devices at register level.
Boot loader, PC BIOS development or Linux device drivers.
Please apply in the first instance with your CV and contact number for a confidential chat.....Read more...
Embedded Software Engineer required to design and develop firmware and COTS device driver diagnostic software including system testing applications. Target platforms are typically high speed, high performance boards driven by ARM CPU???s so an understanding of the underlying hardware and experience of programming down to registry level is highly beneficial.
This role will be primarily independent working on projects in parallel with some involvement in complex support issues and customer application integration.
You will have an Engineering degree and experience of
Embedded C programming for ARM microprocessors.
Programming hardware devices at register level.
Boot loader, PC BIOS development or Linux device drivers.
Please apply in the first instance with your CV and contact number for a confidential chat.....Read more...
Embedded Software Engineer required with experience in Aerospace, Defence, Avionics, Automotive, Medical or similar domains who understand low level hardware or computer driver development.
Requirements
Embedded SW Development commercial experience of low level coding.
Computer hardware experience of GPUs, Memory, Processors and drivers.
Over 5 years commercial post graduate experience in Aerospace, Defence, Avionics, Automotive, Medical or similar domains
C, C++, Python, JavaScript
Bare Metal, Linux, and RTOS target platform experience.
Git or similar understanding.
Responsibilities
Writing low level code Drivers, I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet, USB, Serial and related.
Embedded software Bare Metal, Linux, and RTOS systems design and development, ideally VxWorks.
Agile, Waterfall, DevOps collaboration across the software development life cycle.
UML, Git, automated test, software verification etc.....Read more...
mmWave RF PCB Design Engineer required to refine existing satellite communications terminals hardware and contribute to the next generation of products. You will test, debug and diagnose complex PCB assemblies while supporting both established products and new designs.
Requirements
Satellite antenna terminal design experience integrating mmWave RF antennas.
RF hardware circuit expert.
Programming and scripting skills with Python, MATLAB or similar.
Laboratory test equipment experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, signal generators.
SPI, I2C and CAN standards.
PCBA rework skills, including experience with irons, hot air, and IR rework equipment.
Role
Test production PCB and PCBA assemblies, diagnose faults to the component level, and document test yields and rework actions.
Develop automated test systems.
Work in cross functional hardware and software teams to find and remove inefficiency.
Meet manufacturing targets while maintaining quality and test standards.
Burild and work up PCB or PCBA board debugging, including initial power on tests and visual inspection.
Improve design documentation such as schematics, drawings, BOMs, and update formal documentation with ECNs.
Create and document Work Instructions for testing, repairing, and modifying products.....Read more...
mmWave RF PCB Design Engineer required to refine existing satellite communications terminals hardware and contribute to the next generation of products. You will test, debug and diagnose complex PCB assemblies while supporting both established products and new designs.
Requirements
Satellite antenna terminal design experience integrating mmWave RF antennas.
RF hardware circuit expert.
Programming and scripting skills with Python, MATLAB or similar.
Laboratory test equipment experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, signal generators.
SPI, I2C and CAN standards.
PCBA rework skills, including experience with irons, hot air, and IR rework equipment.
Role
Test production PCB and PCBA assemblies, diagnose faults to the component level, and document test yields and rework actions.
Develop automated test systems.
Work in cross functional hardware and software teams to find and remove inefficiency.
Meet manufacturing targets while maintaining quality and test standards.
Burild and work up PCB or PCBA board debugging, including initial power on tests and visual inspection.
Improve design documentation such as schematics, drawings, BOMs, and update formal documentation with ECNs.
Create and document Work Instructions for testing, repairing, and modifying products.....Read more...
