1,189 Hardware Product Development jobs in the United Kingdom

We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together.

We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to join our brilliant team.

The Role

Reporting to the Technical Director, as a Hardware Design Engineer, you will support the development of new board level products using the latest (often pre-release) components to deliver market driving products.

What’s in it for me?

As an Intel Titanium partner, you will have access to the latest technologies in advance of their release to market, to allow you and your team to design and manufacture products (in-house) utilising leading-edge microprocessors and peripheral components.

What will I be delivering?

The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work in a team carrying out digital hardware and firmware design and development of processor-based products from definition through to layout.
• Support the creation of schematics and PCB layout designs, ensuring the mechanical and thermal design comply with requirements/ schedule needs.
• Carry out design reviews including schematic and PCB layout.
• Prepare and submit technical work for review at lifecycle reviews.
• Perform and document analysis and development activities as directed.
• Final verification testing
• Creation of required design and user documentation.
• Reporting of technical issues and progress, supporting the Projects team with inputs on schedule and risk management.

What do I need to bring with me?

Essential skills

• BEng/MEng/MSc/ in Electronic Engineering or similar/equivalent discipline;
• High-speed digital circuit design;
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills;
• Good communication skills.

Desirable skills

• Experience working with PC motherboard architecture, e.g. microprocessors ( 64bit), PCI Express, 100 Gbit Ethernet, advanced Memory;
• Programmable logic devices or FPGA;
• Embedded Software experience/appreciation;
• Experience with Intel or ARM chipset.

What sort of people are we looking for?

• You have fearless curiosity, embracing change as the catalyst for progress and performance.
• You’re committed to the customer and delivering great service.
• You are agile in the way that you work and are able to work at pace. You're always considering how to work smarter to go above and beyond for our customers.
• You want to try new things, learn, and are not afraid to fail.
• You love technology and are passionate about what we do.

Benefits for working at Concurrent

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.
• Annual profit share bonus.
• Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.
• Death in service benefit & income protection.
• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Private Health Insurance through Bupa.
• YuLife wellbeing app.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.

Hardware Design Engineer – £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,

Hardware Design Lead

Stevenage or Bristol

3-4 days p/w on site

Inside IR35

Competitve Market rates

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is looking for a skilled Hardware Design Lead to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves working with a large team of analogue and digital electronics design engineers, focusing on the design and development of high-speed MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware solutions targeting SDR, radar signal processing, and sensor fusion applications.

• Supporting the Technical Lead/Architect and collaborating with systems, software, firmware, mechanical, and production teams to specify elegant and optimised solutions.
• Responsible for the detailed design of high-speed digital aspects and leading all electronics design activities through the full product development lifecycle.

• Experience in complex, high-speed digital electronics design
• Proficient in MPSoC FPGA, DDR and Flash memory, and high-speed serial interconnect design
• Experience with SI and PI Analysis
• Familiarity with VHDL for supporting board-level test and debug
• Understanding of DSP concepts for SDR, radar signal processing, and optical sensors
• Ability to develop elegant hardware architectures through detailed understanding and collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Strong academic background to support this intellectually demanding role
• Proven ability to drive collaboration and ensure successful delivery
• Excellent skills in configuring and documenting designs to a high professional standard

If you are a proficient Hardware Design Lead with a passion for developing innovative solutions in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team.

• Lead the complete hardware design lifecycle, from concept and architecture to detailed design, verification, and testing of complex embedded systems.
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts for high-performance digital and analog circuits, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and specifications.
• Select and integrate microcontrollers, FPGAs, sensors, power management ICs, and communication interfaces.
• Conduct rigorous design verification and validation using simulation tools and laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate closely with firmware, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware issues encountered during development and in production.
• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including schematics, BOMs, test reports, and design guidelines.
• Mentor and guide junior hardware engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in hardware design tools, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of hardware development roadmaps and technology selection.
• Manage vendor relationships for component sourcing and manufacturing.
• Ensure designs meet stringent reliability, performance, and cost targets.

• BEng/MEng or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in hardware design, with a significant focus on embedded systems.
• Proven experience in leading hardware design projects from inception to production.
• Expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro).
• Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design principles, including signal integrity and power integrity.
• Experience with embedded processors (e.g., ARM Cortex), FPGAs, and various communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet).
• Proficiency in using test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers).
• Experience with hardware simulation and verification methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, distributed team environment.
• Familiarity with firmware development or embedded C programming is a strong advantage.
• Experience with RTOS concepts is beneficial.

• Design and develop complex digital and analog electronic circuits for embedded systems.
• Create and manage schematic capture and PCB layout using industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro).
• Select appropriate electronic components, considering performance, cost, and availability.
• Perform design simulations and analysis, including signal integrity and power integrity.
• Oversee board bring-up, testing, and debugging of new hardware prototypes.
• Collaborate with firmware and software engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
• Develop and document hardware specifications, design documents, and test procedures.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and provide solutions throughout the product development cycle.
• Work closely with manufacturing partners to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and testability (DFT).
• Stay current with emerging hardware technologies and design methodologies.

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in hardware design, with a strong focus on embedded systems.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Solid understanding of microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M), FPGAs, and various communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet).
• Experience with mixed-signal design, power electronics, and RF design is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document designs and technical issues.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote team environment.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) for hardware design is desirable.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance testing (e.g., EMC, CE) is beneficial.