97 Hardware Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom

Electronics Engineer
Kent 
Permanent 

YT Tech is working on behalf of a leading engineering client in Kent, seeking a skilled Electronics Engineer to join their R&D team. This is a hands-on role focused on circuit design, prototyping, and product testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and test electronic assemblies and prototypes
• Create PCB schematics and layouts using Altium CAD
• Build test jigs and fixtures for validation
• Conduct product testing to international standards
• Support manufacturing with issue resolution and documentation
• Generate technical reports and engineering drawings

Requirements :

• BSc / HND in Electronics Engineering or similar
• 3+ years of lab-based electronics experience
• Proficient in Altium CAD
• SMT soldering skills (down to 0201)
• Familiar with RF/audio circuits, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and other lab equipment
• Data handling in Excel/Word
• Project management qualifications are an advantage

If interested, and you match the criteria above, please apply with your most recent CV and I will be in touch to discuss the role further.

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.

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.

Electronics Engineer
Kent 
Permanent 

YT Tech is working on behalf of a leading engineering client in Kent, seeking a skilled Electronics Engineer to join their R&D team. This is a hands-on role focused on circuit design, prototyping, and product testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and test electronic assemblies and prototypes
• Create PCB schematics and layouts using Altium CAD
• Build test jigs and fixtures for validation
• Conduct product testing to international standards
• Support manufacturing with issue resolution and documentation
• Generate technical reports and engineering drawings

Requirements :

• BSc / HND in Electronics Engineering or similar
• 3+ years of lab-based electronics experience
• Proficient in Altium CAD
• SMT soldering skills (down to 0201)
• Familiar with RF/audio circuits, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and other lab equipment
• Data handling in Excel/Word
• Project management qualifications are an advantage

If interested, and you match the criteria above, please apply with your most recent CV and I will be in touch to discuss the role further.

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.

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.