956 Hardware jobs in the United Kingdom

Hardware Engineer

CO1 Colchester, Eastern DCS Recruitment Limited

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full time

Hardware Design Engineer - upto 70,000
We're looking for a skilled Hardware Design Engineer to join a client's innovative team developing market-leading processor-based products with the latest pre-release components.

What the role involves:

  • Designing and developing digital hardware and firmware
  • Creating schematics and PCB layouts
  • Supporting design reviews and verification testing
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality hardware solutions

What you need:

  • Degree in Electronic Engineering or related field
  • Strong skills in high-speed digital circuit design
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
  • Desirable experience: PC motherboard architecture, FPGA, embedded software, Intel/ARM chipsets

Why work with this client?

  • Access to cutting-edge technology before market release
  • Opportunity to influence hardware design processes
  • Attractive benefits including a generous pension, bonus, health insurance, and flexible holidays

If you're passionate about hardware design and ready for your next challenge,

Max Carr will be in touch

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Hardware Engineer

GU1 Guildford, South East Intec Recruitment

Posted 6 days ago

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full time

Our client based in Guildford are looking for candidates who must have a strong academic background typically with a first class degree or PhD in a numerate subject such as physics, engineering or maths. We look for candidates with the aptitude to learn quickly and take on our customers’ most challenging problems. We help our staff develop the skills they need through on-the-job training coupled with readily available support and guidance

The Candidate:

  • be self-motivating, capable of working independently
  • li>have a good (1st/2.1) first degree or a PhD in a numerate discipline
  • have a strong academic background typically including A*'s in A-level Maths and Physics
  • have strong verbal and written presentation skills
  • have knowledge of at least one of the following areas: FPGA development in VHDL
  • PCB design and layout
  • software development in embedded C/C++.

The candidate will be responsible for:

  • simulating and implementing signal, image, or data processing algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs
  • designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signal filtering
  • performing schematic capture using OrCAD
  • managing PCB layout, fabrication and assembly subcontractors
  • setting to work PCBs including writing test firmware and software
  • developing Linux device drivers for hardware.

Excellent benefits package.

Background security check will be required before working on site.

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Hardware Engineer

Colchester, Eastern £65000 - £70000 Annually DCS Recruitment Limited

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permanent

Hardware Design Engineer - upto 70,000
We're looking for a skilled Hardware Design Engineer to join a client's innovative team developing market-leading processor-based products with the latest pre-release components.

What the role involves:

  • Designing and developing digital hardware and firmware
  • Creating schematics and PCB layouts
  • Supporting design reviews and verification testing
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality hardware solutions

What you need:

  • Degree in Electronic Engineering or related field
  • Strong skills in high-speed digital circuit design
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
  • Desirable experience: PC motherboard architecture, FPGA, embedded software, Intel/ARM chipsets

Why work with this client?

  • Access to cutting-edge technology before market release
  • Opportunity to influence hardware design processes
  • Attractive benefits including a generous pension, bonus, health insurance, and flexible holidays

If you're passionate about hardware design and ready for your next challenge,

Max Carr will be in touch

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

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Hardware Engineer

Surrey, South East £37000 - £55000 Annually Intec Recruitment

Posted 6 days ago

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permanent

Our client based in Guildford are looking for candidates who must have a strong academic background typically with a first class degree or PhD in a numerate subject such as physics, engineering or maths. We look for candidates with the aptitude to learn quickly and take on our customers’ most challenging problems. We help our staff develop the skills they need through on-the-job training coupled with readily available support and guidance

The Candidate:

  • be self-motivating, capable of working independently
  • li>have a good (1st/2.1) first degree or a PhD in a numerate discipline
  • have a strong academic background typically including A*'s in A-level Maths and Physics
  • have strong verbal and written presentation skills
  • have knowledge of at least one of the following areas: FPGA development in VHDL
  • PCB design and layout
  • software development in embedded C/C++.

The candidate will be responsible for:

  • simulating and implementing signal, image, or data processing algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs
  • designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signal filtering
  • performing schematic capture using OrCAD
  • managing PCB layout, fabrication and assembly subcontractors
  • setting to work PCBs including writing test firmware and software
  • developing Linux device drivers for hardware.

Excellent benefits package.

Background security check will be required before working on site.

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Hardware Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Posted 8 days ago

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We are looking for a Hardware Engineer to join our UK Team!
Our Curtiss Wright Avionics, Video and Systems unit based in our state-of-the-art facility at Bournemouth Airport is looking for a Hardware Engineer to join the design team in our Letchworth office. You will be responsible for implementing all aspects of the electronic design and development process, from initial concept through to the completion of sealed data packs. You will also liaise with software engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing and sales to ensure product is fit for purpose, cost effective and reliable.
**Location:** Letchworth office, UK.
**We Take Care of Our People**
Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) **I** Paid Time Off **I** Retirement with Employer Match **I** Health and Wellness Benefits **I** Learning and Development Opportunities **I** Competitive Pay **I** Bonus Scheme **I** Recognition **I** Employee Stock Purchase Plan ( **I** Inclusive & Supportive Culture ( *
**Your Challenge:**
+ Participate individually and as part of an integrated project team in the design of the Company's products.
+ Design and develop new flight recorder, air data computer, ruggedised computer system or video products.
+ Maintain the existing product line including obsolescence management, periodic circuit uplift and production support.
+ Witnessing and ensuring allocated qualification tests are completed successfully, both in-house and at external test houses.
+ To write formal design documentation
+ To attend and actively contribute to the effective operation of applicable design reviews.
+ To accept technical responsibility for allocated design tasks, with the help of senior engineers.
+ To assist Production Engineering in the introduction of equipment into manufacture in a cost effective and timely manner
+ Occasionally representing the Hardware function internally, and externally with the help of senior engineers.
+ Infrequent UK and international travel may be required.
**What You Bring:**
+ Educated to Degree/HND level in an appropriate technical subject, with several years in industry.
+ Some experience in embedded systems, digital and analogue design.
+ Familiar with small Microprocessor and microcontroller systems
+ Familiar with Schematic and some knowledge of layout design using ORCAD, MENTOR or similar packages.
+ Familiar, or willing to learn, Op Amp level analogue & DC-DC PSU design.
+ Familiar, or willing to learn, Design for EMC.
+ Flexible and able to contribute towards Environmental Testing to standards such as RTCA/DO-160, including detailed test specification and report writing.
+ Ability to fault find down to a board level.
+ Experience working closely with or in production is advantageous.
+ Experience within an aerospace/automotive/medical/safety-critical environment is advantageous.
+ At or working towards MIET and IEng.
**About Us**
Our Values ( Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport. The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.
As the design center of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, the units had to be lightweight and small -- crash survivability requirements exceeding the existing standards for commercial aircraft.
*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.
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_No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our_ **_Talent Acquisition Team ( )_** _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright._
**Compliance Statement**
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. ( )
**For US Applicants: EEO is The Law - click here for more information. ( you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition ( ) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
**Join the WRIGHT Team!**
Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments - Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
**Our Values**
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall - we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
**Leadership**
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
**Customer Focus**
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers' expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
**Teamwork & Trust**
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
**Respect for People**
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
**Integrity**
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
**What We Offer Our Employees:**
**Opportunity:** As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
**Challenging Work:** The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
**Collaborative Environment:** The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.
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Hardware Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Posted 8 days ago

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We are looking for a Hardware Engineer to join our UK Team!
Our Curtiss Wright Avionics, Video and Systems unit based in our state-of-the-art facility at Bournemouth Airport is looking for a Hardware Engineer to join the design team in our Letchworth office. You will be responsible for implementing all aspects of the electronic design and development process, from initial concept through to the completion of sealed data packs. You will also liaise with software engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing and sales to ensure product is fit for purpose, cost effective and reliable.
**Location:** Letchworth office, UK.
**We Take Care of Our People**
Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) **I** Paid Time Off **I** Retirement with Employer Match **I** Health and Wellness Benefits **I** Learning and Development Opportunities **I** Competitive Pay **I** Bonus Scheme **I** Recognition **I** Employee Stock Purchase Plan ( **I** Inclusive & Supportive Culture ( *
**Your Challenge:**
+ Participate individually and as part of an integrated project team in the design of the Company's products.
+ Design and develop new flight recorder, air data computer, ruggedised computer system or video products.
+ Maintain the existing product line including obsolescence management, periodic circuit uplift and production support.
+ Witnessing and ensuring allocated qualification tests are completed successfully, both in-house and at external test houses.
+ To write formal design documentation
+ To attend and actively contribute to the effective operation of applicable design reviews.
+ To accept technical responsibility for allocated design tasks, with the help of senior engineers.
+ To assist Production Engineering in the introduction of equipment into manufacture in a cost effective and timely manner
+ Occasionally representing the Hardware function internally, and externally with the help of senior engineers.
+ Infrequent UK and international travel may be required.
**What You Bring:**
+ Educated to Degree/HND level in an appropriate technical subject, with several years in industry.
+ Some experience in embedded systems, digital and analogue design.
+ Familiar with small Microprocessor and microcontroller systems
+ Familiar with Schematic and some knowledge of layout design using ORCAD, MENTOR or similar packages.
+ Familiar, or willing to learn, Op Amp level analogue & DC-DC PSU design.
+ Familiar, or willing to learn, Design for EMC.
+ Flexible and able to contribute towards Environmental Testing to standards such as RTCA/DO-160, including detailed test specification and report writing.
+ Ability to fault find down to a board level.
+ Experience working closely with or in production is advantageous.
+ Experience within an aerospace/automotive/medical/safety-critical environment is advantageous.
+ At or working towards MIET and IEng.
**About Us**
Our Values ( Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport. The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.
As the design center of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, the units had to be lightweight and small -- crash survivability requirements exceeding the existing standards for commercial aircraft.
*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.
#LI-RF1
_No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our_ **_Talent Acquisition Team ( )_** _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright._
**Compliance Statement**
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. ( )
**For US Applicants: EEO is The Law - click here for more information. ( you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition ( ) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
**Join the WRIGHT Team!**
Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments - Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
**Our Values**
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall - we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
**Leadership**
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
**Customer Focus**
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers' expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
**Teamwork & Trust**
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
**Respect for People**
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
**Integrity**
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
**What We Offer Our Employees:**
**Opportunity:** As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
**Challenging Work:** The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
**Collaborative Environment:** The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.
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Hardware Engineer

CF10 Cardiff, Wales Searchability (UK) Ltd

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Hardware Engineer
Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.
* Exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineer to join a fast-growing technology business building and configuring hardware-based IT products used across defence, transport, and security sectors.
* Full-time, permanent role based in the UK with on-site work, offering a competitive salary depending on experience.
* Immediate start available - candidates with strong hands-on wiring
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Hardware Engineer

Cambridge, Eastern Flusso Ltd

Posted 573 days ago

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Permanent

Purpose of this role

The purpose of this role is to provide electronics hardware needed for

  • Development of new sensor product solutions and technology assets
  • Validation of new sensor HW solutions

Responsibilities

All hardware development is carried out in accordance with the Flusso quality management system (QMS) and specifically the Hardware Development and Release Management Process.

General project responsibilities

  • Maintain understanding of goals and timescales for new product and technology development programs, particularly in respect of the hardware developments that are required, which can include
    • Reference designs for Flusso sensor application solutions, incuding
      • Variants with features that support firmware development (such as debug connectors)
      • Test interface adapters (such as pogo pin boards)
    • Evaluation Kit hardware that will be used by customers to assess the functionality and performance of Flusso sensors for their application
      • Sensor electronics modules
      • USB interface adapters
    • Demonstration platforms for marketing activities, such as trade shows
    • Hardware for automated in-house test systems used during product development, such as DUT boards and interface adapters
  • Participate in feasibility analysis and propose hardware solutions that meet project and needs and product solution requirements (presenting options and trade-offs, as appropriate).
  • Provide realistic estimates for the time and effort task durations for schedule/milestone planning

Hardware design cycle responsibilities

  • Requirements capture and analysis, with consideration of
    • Form, fit, function and operating conditions
    • Applicable industry or regulatory standards
    • Manufacturability, test and testability (including volume production)
  • Feasibility analysis, design specifications and design documentation
  • Schematic capture and PCB layout
  • Outsourced manufacture of PCBs and PCBAs
  • Bring-up, programming, debug and verification of hardware designs.
  • Commissioning of batches of boards for end-users such as Test Engineering
  • Board repair and modification

Other

  • Occasional small batch build and test of product Evaluation Kits
  • Making custom cable assemblies
  • Procurement of PCBAs, in accordance with project and marketing needs.
  • Procurement of lab stocks of electronic components and consumables
  • Maintain hardware stock information in the inventory management system.
  • Provide hardware costs to support budgeting and pricing and of Eval Kits.

Requirements

Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering or Science subject.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

  • Skills, knowledge, competence and experience in the all responsibilities of the role listed above.
  • Deep knowledge and experience of mixed signal circuit design typically with
    • Standard microcontrollers
    • Analogue signal conditioning and consideration of signal integrity
    • Power management
    • Serial interfaces such as USB, I2C, SPI, CAN, JTAG and one-wire
    • ESD protection of interface connections
    • Mechanical features for mounting and enclosures
  • Preparing CAD data for PCB and PCBA outsourced manufacture
  • Design for manufacture in volume
  • Extensive skills with test equipment for hardware debug, design verification and bench testing.
  • Excellent practical hardware skills, especially surface mount soldering (manual and with bench-top IR ovens)

Skills and Knowledge that Would be an Advantage

  • PCB design using KiCAD
  • Design of hardware for sensor applications
  • Familiarity and experience with microcontrollers such as STM32 family (ARM Cortex-M0+)
  • Programming in languages such as C for hardware bring-up and debug.
  • Ability to modify and build firmware using a SDK.
  • Programming/scripting in Python

Profile

  • Comfortable working in an interdisciplinary team, and accepting of engineering peer review feedback.
  • Motivated by timely delivery to high quality standards.
  • Detail conscious, rigorous and meticulous.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced development environment.
  • Pro-active, positive and enthusiastic by nature.
  • Good at multi-tasking and responsive to changing needs of projects.
  • Good documentation and communication skills
  • Willing to undertake occasional international travel to work with customers and partners

Benefits

  • Base salary
  • Bonus (% of base salary) based on company and personal performance
  • Workplace pension contribution 3% of full base salary (we can trade with salary level for higher)
  • Bupa Cash Plan Level 3 (employee only)
  • Private Medical insurance with cover for spouse/partner and dependent children
  • Group Life Insurance covers up to 4 x salary
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (adjusted for part time roles)
  • Support for relocation (loan discharged over two years service)
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Hardware Engineer - Submarines

DE23 8NX Derby, East Midlands Rolls Royce

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Hardware Engineer

5 days in the Office

Derby, Raynesway.

A role within Submarines will offer you the opportunity to work across all phases of the product life cycle, solving technical challenges across a wide range of digital, software, programmable hardware and electronics technologies, systems, and applications.

You will be able to build the career you desire as an engineer, technical specialist, or technical leader. We want you to maximise your potential and will support your technical development through coaching, experience, and training. This will include professional mentoring to start your journey towards becoming a chartered engineer or to continue your professional development.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Our submarines business is responsible for the design, manufacture, supply and through-life support of nuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. You can find out more about the amazing projects that we are working on here:- us and we'll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.

You will be encouraged to bring in fresh ideas and generate creative ways of working to make a stepped improvement in our effectiveness, allowing you to make an impact in delivering programmes that are strategically important to the nation.

You will work within our safety critical hardware development team across all phases of product design lifecycles. The team uses agile SCRUM methods to develop high integrity products adopting the latest state-of-the-art toolsets. Training will be provided where required to equip you with the skills necessary to develop requirements, architectures and designs for controls applications essential for the protection and monitoring of nuclear propulsion plant.

In addition to design activities, you will be engaged in the integration of programmable parts on to existing hardware products and you will define and carry out platform integration testing on a range of products.

The applications you will be involved in are leading-edge solutions addressing the challenges of meeting the highest safety integrity requirements.

Within the hardware team there are opportunities to develop your career in technical management, team leadership or as a technical specialist.

The team offers the opportunity to become an expert in the use of state-of-the-art toolsets.

What we offer:

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. We encourage flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working wherever possible, so you can always be at your best - wherever and whenever you work.

What you'll be doing:
You will follow a process driven Hardware development lifecycle to deliver customer requirements by:Developing high-level hardware design requirements using DOORS,Architecting Hardware solutions,Defining low level requirements and detailed designs,Designing circuits, selecting components and capturing schematics,Integrating of software and programmable hardware onto hardware platforms,Defining and carrying out detailed integration testing,Developing automated testing procedures,Managing change control and configuration management,You will be engaged in problem solving,You will be required to demonstrate process adherence and solution correctness,You will be expected to engage in continued improvement of our hardware development process, for cost and timescale reduction and quality improvement,You will support process and technical audits, and product design reviews,You will liaise with software, systems, programmable hardware and safety teams,You will manage suppliers, including scoping packages of work and reviewing their deliveries.
Who we are looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles
Qualified to degree level,In Electronics Engineering, or related discipline,Self-motivated and enthusiastic to become familiar with new techniques and tools,Experienced and talented hardware engineer.Experienced in digital electronics design,Experienced in programmable logic device design,Experienced in real-time systemsAwareness of safety-critical development constraints (e.g. IEC62566),
Behavioural Competencies
Customer focusPriority settingInterpersonal and communication skillsConflict managementTimely decision makingPlanning and organising own and others' workDealing with ambiguity
We're an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global inclusion strategy at careers.rolls-royce.com

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.

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Job Category

Software Systems

Posting Date

08 May 2025; 00:05

Posting End Date

PandoLogic. Keywords: Hardware Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX
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Principal Hardware Engineer

Oxfordshire, South East Mars Recruitment

Posted 2 days ago

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Principal Hardware Engineer | Marine | AUV | Robotics | Harwell – Hybrid | £65,000pa - £70,000pa plus share scheme & benefits:
  
A once in a lifetime opportunity has arisen for a passionate Principal Hardware Engineer to join a stealth robotics company based in the Oxfordshire area. This amazing business and AUV submersible robot have massive potential across a range of different industry sectors. The Principal Hardware Engineer will lead in the design, integration, and testing of advanced hardware systems for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). In this role, you will be responsible for developing mission-critical electronics and system architectures that operate reliably in challenging marine environments.
  
If you’re passionate about robotics within the maritime industry and the autonomous vehicle and unmanned vehicle industry, you honestly need to make contact with us, this Principal Hardware Engineer role is not to be missed. Candidates must be British Citizens or have lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years, due to needing SC clearance.
  
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the architecture and development of hardware systems for underwater unmanned platforms, including power distribution, embedded electronics, sensor integration , and control systems.
  • Design and oversee development of custom PCBs , enclosures, and interconnect systems that meet demanding environmental and operational requirements (pressure, corrosion, vibration).
  • Evaluate and integrate marine sensors (e.g., sonar, cameras, DVLs, IMUs) and actuators into system designs, ensuring compatibility and performance under water.
  • Develop and implement robust electrical and communication interfaces (e.g., Ethernet, RS-232/485, CAN, I2C, SPI) for high-reliability operation.
  • Lead hardware system integration and testing, including pressure testing, EMI/EMC validation, and underwater operational trials.
  • Collaborate closely with software, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure cohesive design and successful system-level integration.
  • Generate and maintain comprehensive documentation including schematics, BOMs, test plans, design justifications , and regulatory compliance records .
  • Support field testing and deployments, including troubleshooting and field-based system diagnostics.
  
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in hardware engineering, preferably in unmanned systems, robotics, or rugged embedded systems.
  • Proficiency in PCB design and layout tools (e.g., Altium, KiCAD, OrCAD) and electrical simulation/analysis tools.
  • Hands-on experience designing for harsh environments —including pressure, saltwater exposure, and thermal constraints .
  • Strong understanding of signal integrity, grounding, shielding , and EMI/EMC considerations .
  • Familiarity with underwater communication systems (e.g., acoustic modems, fiber optics, RF through water).
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex hardware development efforts from concept through deployment.
  
Preferred Experience:
  • Experience with low-power design , battery management systems, and subsea power architectures.
  • Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards for marine or defense systems.
  • Prior work on AUVs, ROVs , or similar subsea robotics platforms.
If you’re passionate about both robotics, in particular autonomous underwater or submersible vehicle and unmanned vehicle industry, and you love software engineering within this space, please get in touch ASAP.
  
MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time
  
MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
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