126 Hardware Development jobs in the United Kingdom
Hardware Development Engineer
Posted 27 days ago
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Hardware Development Engineer
Team – R&D Engineering
Location – Cambridge, UK
Contract – Full-Time, Permanent
About CGD
Making Sustainable Power Electronics Possible
A spin-out of the Cambridge University, Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is a fabless semiconductor company that develops a range of energy-efficient GaN-based power devices to make greener electronics possible.
The global power semiconductor market is expected to exceed $50BN. In addition to the multi-million seed fund and Series A and now B private investments, CGD has so far successfully secured four projects funded by iUK, BEIS and EU (Penta). The technical and commercial expertise of the CGD team combined with an extensive track record in the power electronics market has been fundamental in early market traction of our proprietary technology.
Bringing Innovation into Everyday Life
The environmental need for solutions to resolve the world’s most significant challenges (energy consumption and CO2 emissions) inspires us to contribute to society by preserving nature with energy-efficient power solutions.
With a mindset on pushing the limits of semiconductor (GaN) properties and an outstanding team of worldwide experts leveraging knowledge, IP, and decades of research, we demonstrate technological advancement by developing green solutions for everyday electronics, respecting our planet’s natural resources, and creating a more sustainable future for the generations to come.
Why Work for CGD
We Champion Commitment, Celebrate Empowerment, and Reward the Brave.
We are interested in change-makers with a passion for power semiconductors who are willing to explore unconventional ways to meet the company’s green agenda.
At CGD, we pride ourselves on putting empowerment and commitment at the core of our company culture. We offer a relaxed yet productive working environment where everybody is valued and respected and becomes part of commercial success while experiencing professional growth.
If your heart beats for innovation, challenge, and growth, and if the prospect of joining a friendly and game-changing company is for you, we want to hear from you.
The Opportunity
CGD is looking for a Hardware Development Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You will principally be responsible for designing and setting up test systems to characterize our GaN power devices and ICs. This includes all steps from system concept to initial operation. These test systems characterize the static and dynamic properties of CGD’s devices, as well as reliability and long term-operation. They will be installed both in-house in Cambridge and at our partners around the world.
In this role, you will be able to develop and use your knowledge in power electronics engineering, PCB design and testing at the forefront of GaN devices R&D.
The outcome of your work will be impressive hardware systems that enable our Device and Reliability Engineers to prove the excellent properties of CGD’s GaN power devices.
This role is based at the company’s office and lab in Cambridge, UK.
Main Responsibilities
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Develop test solutions for characterization of GaN power ICs
- Design schematics, layout and mechanical setup
- Assembly of test hardware (in-house and with subcontractors)
- Liaise with subcontractors to build prototypes and systems
- Testing and debugging of new test setup or solution, including pilot characterization runs as part of the initial operation
- Design and run customer-specific tests
- Liaise with CGD engineers in all phases of hardware development
Requirements
Skills and Experience
Essential
- A degree or similar vocational qualification (e.g. HND) in a relevant engineering or science subject
- Demonstrable industrial experience in hardware development and the design of analog electronic systems, ideally for test systems
- Hands-on experience with Altium (or similar) PCB design software, with knowledge of good layout practices
- Hands-on experience with a SPICE simulator (e.g. OrCAD, LTSPICE or similar)
- Experience in developing test solutions for semiconductor devices, on a lab-scale or at high volume
- Knowledge of test and safety at high voltage (1kV) and elevated temperatures
- Hands-on skills in building electronics, i.e. hand soldering, reflow soldering, etc.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced start-up environment
- Pro-active by nature, responsive to changing needs of the projects and business
- Good communication and presentation skills, including documentation
- A mindset for precise and high-quality results
- An eye for detail
Desirable
- Skilled in power electronics, in particular power electronic circuits for device reliability or testing
- Knowledge of power semiconductor devices is desirable
- Experience with hardware running at elevated temperatures
- Knowledge of semiconductor device testing, on a lab-scale or at high volume
Benefits
- Excellent salary
- Share options scheme available (so you own a piece of the company!)
- Pension scheme (6% Company contribution)
- Life Assurance (3x Salary)
- BUPA Private Medical Insurance
- BUPA Cash Plan (Level 3)
- Flexible working options (both location and times)
- Annual leave allowance of 33 days (including bank holidays)
- Training and development
- Electric Car Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- IP bonus scheme
- Involvement in collaborative projects and grants with University of Cambridge and other partners
- Recruitment referral bonus
- Regular social events including frequent company lunches, annual summer party, Christmas party, team building and wellbeing activities
We believe in equal opportunities
It takes a diverse and inclusive community of passionate, talented and committed people to build a system to shape the future of power electronics.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all employees. We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.
We are well set up for collaborative hybrid working, with some members of the team working in the UK office and some from home in the UK and other cities in Europe and Asia.
Head of Hardware Development
Posted 14 days ago
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Managing the development of super-fast electronics
Looking for a new management challenge in a rapidly growing and highly successful company? This role might be a good choice for an experienced hardware-engineer-turned-manager able to make a long-term contribution to the success of this team as their business expands globally. This company develops ultra-high-speed electronics and software for bespoke use within a competitive and fast moving business sector. Their technology is at the forefront in this field and they continuously strive to further improve its performance by leveraging the latest silicon and coding techniques.
We are seeking an accomplished Engineering Manager with excellent project and people management skills coupled with a strong technical understanding of high speed electronics and FPGA-based development. To succeed in this role, you will be pragmatic and collaborative by nature, with strong organisational skills and the ability to foster communication between the development teams and the end users of their work. Your industry background will have given you an acute appreciation for the issues that can arise in hardware development and the importance of good design and thorough testing to prevent expensive errors.
You will need:
- An impressive track record of building and leading teams in developing high speed mission-critical electronics. li>You are easy to work with and have excellent collaboration skills – while you have achievements to boast and experience to call upon, you naturally prefer a more co-operative approach and value others’ input.
- Full existing UK work permission.
Not essential, but experience within the semiconductor devices industry would be a bonus.
The company is driven by success, but moreover by the ability that this success gives them to affect change for good. They contribute directly to good causes, and feel a strong sense of responsibility for developing and nurturing their employees. The team is based in modern offices in Cambridge, and remote working is available for up to two days per week.
Keywords: Project Management, People Management, High Speed Electronics, FPGA
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Head of Hardware Development
Posted 14 days ago
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Managing the development of super-fast electronics
Looking for a new management challenge in a rapidly growing and highly successful company? This role might be a good choice for an experienced hardware-engineer-turned-manager able to make a long-term contribution to the success of this team as their business expands globally. This company develops ultra-high-speed electronics and software for bespoke use within a competitive and fast moving business sector. Their technology is at the forefront in this field and they continuously strive to further improve its performance by leveraging the latest silicon and coding techniques.
We are seeking an accomplished Engineering Manager with excellent project and people management skills coupled with a strong technical understanding of high speed electronics and FPGA-based development. To succeed in this role, you will be pragmatic and collaborative by nature, with strong organisational skills and the ability to foster communication between the development teams and the end users of their work. Your industry background will have given you an acute appreciation for the issues that can arise in hardware development and the importance of good design and thorough testing to prevent expensive errors.
You will need:
- An impressive track record of building and leading teams in developing high speed mission-critical electronics. li>You are easy to work with and have excellent collaboration skills – while you have achievements to boast and experience to call upon, you naturally prefer a more co-operative approach and value others’ input.
- Full existing UK work permission.
Not essential, but experience within the semiconductor devices industry would be a bonus.
The company is driven by success, but moreover by the ability that this success gives them to affect change for good. They contribute directly to good causes, and feel a strong sense of responsibility for developing and nurturing their employees. The team is based in modern offices in Cambridge, and remote working is available for up to two days per week.
Keywords: Project Management, People Management, High Speed Electronics, FPGA
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Space Hardware Development Engineer
Posted 1 day ago
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Space Hardware Development Engineer
Are you ready to build the future of in-space manufacturing?
Cosmic Maker is on a mission to revolutionise how we build in orbit. Born from Photocentric Ltd an award-winning leader in 3D printing technology, Cosmic Maker is now venturing beyond Earth to develop the world's first autonomous LCD-based 3D printer for space. Backed by the European Space Agency and .
Hardware Development Engineer (Junior / Graduate)
Posted 14 days ago
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Hardware Development Engineer (Junior / Graduate)
Location: Belper, Derbyshire
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + Benefits
My client is seeking a Junior / Graduate Hardware Development Engineer to join their expert team, working on the design, development, and testing of advanced products and systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career in high-integrity hardware design.
The Role
You’ll be involved in the full product lifecycle - from requirements capture and system architecture through to electronic and mechanical design, documentation, and production. With a balance of collaborative teamwork and independent responsibility, you’ll bring innovative ideas to life while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
What You’ll Need
- Excellent attention to detail with a drive for quality li>Strong communication and teamwork, plus confidence to work independently
- Proactive problem solver with ownership of tasks
- Adaptable, reliable, and able to work under pressure
Technical Requirements:
- Hands-on approach to design and problem-solving
- Knowledge of electronic schematics and PCB layouts
- Understanding of the full product design lifecycle
- Appreciation of mechanical aspects of product development
Desirable Skills:
- Schematic design and PCB layout
- Design for manufacture and CAD experience
- Simulation, test and debug
- Knowledge of C/C# for tools and test systems
- Familiarity with CPU/MPU architectures
Qualifications:
- Degree in Electronics (BEng) or equivalent experience commercial experience
Clearance: You must be a British Citizen and eligible for DV clearance
Why Apply?
This is a brilliant opportunity for a graduate engineer or someone with industry experience to develop their career in hardware engineering. You’ll gain exposure to varied projects, innovative technology, and a supportive team environment.
If you’re passionate about hardware design and ready for your next challenge, apply today to take the next step in your career.
Hardware Development Engineer (Junior / Graduate)
Posted 14 days ago
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Hardware Development Engineer (Junior / Graduate)
Location: Belper, Derbyshire
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + Benefits
My client is seeking a Junior / Graduate Hardware Development Engineer to join their expert team, working on the design, development, and testing of advanced products and systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career in high-integrity hardware design.
The Role
You’ll be involved in the full product lifecycle - from requirements capture and system architecture through to electronic and mechanical design, documentation, and production. With a balance of collaborative teamwork and independent responsibility, you’ll bring innovative ideas to life while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
What You’ll Need
- Excellent attention to detail with a drive for quality li>Strong communication and teamwork, plus confidence to work independently
- Proactive problem solver with ownership of tasks
- Adaptable, reliable, and able to work under pressure
Technical Requirements:
- Hands-on approach to design and problem-solving
- Knowledge of electronic schematics and PCB layouts
- Understanding of the full product design lifecycle
- Appreciation of mechanical aspects of product development
Desirable Skills:
- Schematic design and PCB layout
- Design for manufacture and CAD experience
- Simulation, test and debug
- Knowledge of C/C# for tools and test systems
- Familiarity with CPU/MPU architectures
Qualifications:
- Degree in Electronics (BEng) or equivalent experience commercial experience
Clearance: You must be a British Citizen and eligible for DV clearance
Why Apply?
This is a brilliant opportunity for a graduate engineer or someone with industry experience to develop their career in hardware engineering. You’ll gain exposure to varied projects, innovative technology, and a supportive team environment.
If you’re passionate about hardware design and ready for your next challenge, apply today to take the next step in your career.
PCB Design Engineer
Posted 6 days ago
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PCB Design Engineer JOB BASED IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.
This position will involve working within an experienced ECAD design team, you will be involved in developing leading high speed digital PCB electronic layouts for the defence/military industries.
As a PCB Design Engineer, you will be trained in PCB design/layout and be given extensive training in ECAD packages.
Key skills/experience for the PCB Design Engineer job:
- HNC, HND or higher in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering.
- A minimum of 2 years experience in PCB layout design
- Experience in CAD packages, ideally mentor graphics Xpedition
- highly proficient with High speed digital designs
This is a great chance to join a growing company who can offer the opportunity for career progression and personal development. This job is a great opportunity for a PCB Design engineer, who thrives in a team environment and wishes to work in an interesting, successful, global organisation based in Northamptonshire.
To apply for this PCB Design Engineer job position based in Northamptonshire please send your CV to Ricky Wilcocks, (url removed), or phone (phone number removed) for further information, otherwise we always welcome the opportunity to discuss other engineering jobs.
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PCB Design Engineer
Posted 14 days ago
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Job Title: PCB Design Engineer
Job Type: Contract / 6 Months (Inside IR35)
Location: East London
Rate: 45 (Inside IR35)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electronics Design Engineer (PCB Design) to support the development, qualification, and documentation of hardware
Key Responsibilities
- Create PCB layouts from schematics using Altium
- Develop complex, multi-layer PCB designs, and power electronics applications.
- Optimise designs for signal integrity, thermal management
- Generate outputs (Gerbers, fabrication drawings, BOMs)
- Collaborate with hardware,and production teams through design reviews and validation.
- Troubleshoot and validate PCB designs.
- PCB design, tools, and best practices.
- PSpice MATLAB,, LTSpice
Essential
- Altium Designer & Zuken CR5000
- 5 years of PCB design experience in R&D
- Strong background in high-speed, multi-layer PCB layouts and power electronics
- signal integrity, DFx, EMC,
- Schematic capture and design documentation skills.
If interested please send your CV for submission
PCB Design Engineer
Posted 14 days ago
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Job Title: PCB Design Engineer
Location: Rochester, Kent - On-site
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: 42,000 - 47,000 per annum depending on experience
Our client, an established aerospace engineering firm, require an experienced PCB Design Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team.
Working closely with stakeholders across Manufacturing and Engineering you will use your knowledge and experiences to support our manufacturing systems and processes during initial bid, new product introduction, production and repair to ultimately ensure product quality is met within schedule and budget targets.
What the role of the PCB Design Engineer entails:
Some of the main duties of the PCB Design Engineer will include:
- Collaborate with the design and engineering teams at the earliest stages to ensure PCB designs comply with IPC standards and are manufacturable within existing production processes
- Provide ongoing support during the development stages, offering insights and recommendations to improve design for manufacturability and production efficiency
- Take ownership of PCB new product builds, ensuring they meet manufacturing standards and provide valuable insights for continuous product improvement
- Work with PCB Process Engineering team to implement improvements to PCB processes that enhance manufacturability and efficiency. Where appropriate consider roadmap to future technology and seek buy in from senior leadership
- Own the PCB Design for Manufacturability (DFM) process, ensuring engagement with engineering teams to communicate the capabilities and limitations of PCB production at the Rochester facility
What experience you need to be the successful PCB Design Engineer:
Essential:
- HNC in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Extensive experience in PCB design, DFM processes, and manufacturing
- Experience with CAD software, PCB design tools, and Bill of Materials (BOM) management
- Eligibility to obtain UK SC Clearance
Desirable:
- Ability to drive continuous improvement within the PCB design process
- Knowledge of the latest trends and technologies in PCB manufacturing and design
This really is a fantastic opportunity for a PCB Design Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!
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PCB Design Engineer
Posted 6 days ago
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PCB Design Engineer JOB BASED IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.
This position will involve working within an experienced ECAD design team, you will be involved in developing leading high speed digital PCB electronic layouts for the defence/military industries.
As a PCB Design Engineer, you will be trained in PCB design/layout and be given extensive training in ECAD packages.
Key skills/experience for the PCB Design Engineer job:
- HNC, HND or higher in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering.
- A minimum of 2 years experience in PCB layout design
- Experience in CAD packages, ideally mentor graphics Xpedition
- highly proficient with High speed digital designs
This is a great chance to join a growing company who can offer the opportunity for career progression and personal development. This job is a great opportunity for a PCB Design engineer, who thrives in a team environment and wishes to work in an interesting, successful, global organisation based in Northamptonshire.
To apply for this PCB Design Engineer job position based in Northamptonshire please send your CV to Ricky Wilcocks, (url removed), or phone (phone number removed) for further information, otherwise we always welcome the opportunity to discuss other engineering jobs.