5,248 Senior Electronics Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom
Hardware Electronics Engineer
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**Hardware and Electronics Engineer**
**Location:** Hybrid - Herefordshire 4 days/week on customer site
**Clearance:** Must be eligible for DV clearance (British Citizen, UK residency last 10 years)
Do you love building real hardware from the ground up? Want to design and prototype electronics that directly support national security operations?
We're looking for a practical, hands-on Electronics & Hardware Engineer to join our growing National Security & Defence team. In this role, you'll design and assemble custom electronic devices, integrating components like RF modules, GPS, GSM, and Bluetooth. You'll also work on physical casing design, 3D printing, and functional testing - bringing entire devices from schematic to finished product.
You'll work closely with our embedded software developers to build the systems that power covert and tactical operations, often being the person who turns ideas into working physical hardware.
This role is primarily on-site (4 days per week), where you'll collaborate directly with users and developers to deliver tools that make a difference.
**What You'll Do**
+ Design and build custom electronic circuits using COTS modules and discrete components
+ Lay out PCBs (preferably using tools like, Altium or EasyEDA)
+ Integrate wireless technologies: RF, GPS, GSM, Bluetooth, UWB
+ Design and 3D print enclosures for your devices
+ Assemble prototypes: soldering, testing, debugging
+ Support embedded software engineers with working hardware
+ Capture and maintain documentation for your builds and iterations
+ Participate in on-site integration, testing, and refinement alongside users
**What You'll Bring**
Essential:
+ Experience designing and assembling electronics
+ Comfortable using PCB layout tools and soldering components (SMD and through-hole)
+ Familiarity with using and integrating wireless communication modules (RF, GPS, Bluetooth, etc.)
+ Some exposure to embedded microcontroller platforms (e.g., Arduino, ESP32, STM32)
+ Comfortable with multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
+ Able to build and iterate on functional prototypes rapidly
+ Working knowledge of mechanical enclosures and 3D printing
Desirable:
+ Experience producing small-scale runs of PCB prototypes
+ Understanding of power management in low-power or battery-operated devices
+ Exposure to EMI/EMC design considerations
+ Experience supporting field testing or operational deployments
+ Passion for making, hacking, or DIY electronics projects
**Education & Qualifications**
+ Degree or HND in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar
+ Relevant hands-on project experience is highly valued - even from personal or hobbyist work.
If you enjoy taking ideas from whiteboard to working device, and want to do it in support of meaningful missions, we'd love to hear from you.
**Why Leidos?**
We're a global technology company tackling the UK's toughest national security challenges. Our Capability Development team is known for delivering bespoke, high-performance solutions in complex environments. We value people who are curious, self-directed, and eager to get their hands dirty with code.
**What We Offer**
+ Competitive Salary & Financial Rewards: Pension, share options, car leasing, free parking, cycle scheme.
+ Private Medical Insurance
+ 33 Days Annual Leave (incl. public holidays), with buy/sell options.
+ Flexible Benefits: Life assurance, gym memberships, health plans.
+ Work-Life Balance: 37.5-hour week + up to 2 TOIL days per month.
+ Learning & Development: TechX Academy, unlimited e-learning, career mobility.
If you want to work on real-world systems, close to the mission, and in a role where your code directly impacts outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
At Leidos ( we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
- Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
-Dynamic Working ( to Diversity:**
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
**Who We Are:**
**Leidos UK & EUROPE** - we work to make theworldsafer,healthier,andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience.
Leidosis agrowing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
**What Makes Us Different:**
Purpose:you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can _inspire_ change.
Collaboration:having _flexibility_ to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs andours.
People:Leidos _empowers_ people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by _enabling growthwhilst developing_ . We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to _be inspired_ and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. #INTNSD
**Original Posting:**
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
**Pay Range:**
Pay Range £47,500.00 - £71,557.50
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
Electronics Hardware Engineer
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Our client is a leader in advanced engineering solutions, delivering high-performance systems to the automotive, motorsport, and related sectors. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability, they design, develop, and deliver cutting-edge technologies that meet the most demanding industry standards.
About this Senior Electronics Design Engineer Role
As a Senior Electronics Design Engineer, you will take full ownership of electronic system designs, from architecture through to production, ensuring compliance with automotive processes and standards. You will combine technical expertise with problem-solving skills, delivering robust, reliable designs and providing long-term product support. This role involves working across the full product lifecycle - from concept development, circuit design, and simulation, to validation, testing, and manufacturing - while identifying opportunities for process and technology improvements.
Why work as a Senior Electronics Design Engineer with our client?
- Basic salary up to 65,000
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus
Electronics Hardware Engineer
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Our client is a leader in advanced engineering solutions, delivering high-performance systems to the automotive, motorsport, and related sectors. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability, they design, develop, and deliver cutting-edge technologies that meet the most demanding industry standards.
About this Senior Electronics Design Engineer Role
As a Senior Electronics Design Engineer, you will take full ownership of electronic system designs, from architecture through to production, ensuring compliance with automotive processes and standards. You will combine technical expertise with problem-solving skills, delivering robust, reliable designs and providing long-term product support. This role involves working across the full product lifecycle - from concept development, circuit design, and simulation, to validation, testing, and manufacturing - while identifying opportunities for process and technology improvements.
Why work as a Senior Electronics Design Engineer with our client?
- Basic salary up to 65,000
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus
Hardware and Electronics Engineer
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Hardware and Electronics Engineer
Location: Bristol
Clearance Requirement: Must be eligible for DV clearance (British Citizen, UK residency for the last 10 years)
Overview
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Electronics Engineer
Posted 1 day ago
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Position: Electronic Engineer
Location: Chesterfield Area + Flexible Hybrid Work from Home
Salary: Up to 50,000
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has opened for an Electronic Engineer to join a growing, multidisciplinary engineering team working on cutting-edge bespoke projects. Our client specialises in the design and manufacture of complex electronic solutions, combining custom-designed interfaces with off-the-shelf components.
As an Electronic Engineer, you'll play a hands-on role across the full product development lifecycle-from concept and circuit design to PCB layout, testing, and fault finding. You'll collaborate closely with like-minded engineers and report directly to the Design Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and layout of multilayer PCBs
- Digital and analogue circuit design
- Creation of schematic diagrams
- Electronics testing and fault diagnosis
- Designing for manufacture
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Experience with Altium Designer
- Microcontroller development (ARM, PIC, TI, etc.)
- Background in test equipment, automation, or control systems design
Why Join?
- Work on a wide variety of innovative projects
- Be involved in the full design lifecycle
- Join a supportive and experienced engineering team
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Office located between Chesterfield and Sheffield - easily commutable from Nottingham, Mansfield, Barnsley, Worksop, and surrounding areas
Apply Today:
To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please submit an up-to-date CV or contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for more information.
Electronics Engineer
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Electronics Engineer – Inside IR35
Location : Hybrid from Edinburgh
RC Fornax is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join our prime defence customer. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects requiring expertise across both digital and analogue domains.
Key Responsibilities:
- Capture requirements, create schematics, and perform PCB layout using Dx Designer and Expedition (Siemens EDA). li>Conduct circuit simulations and lead design reviews in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Develop and execute design verification tests and produce documentation to support the transition of designs into production.
What You’ll Bring:
Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge:
- < i>A degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electronic Engineering or a related field such as Physics, ideally with a focus on electronic techniques.
- Strong experience with PCB development tools and processes, preferably Siemens EDA.
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- High-speed digital circuit design (e.g., LVDS, JESD204, Ethernet).
- FPGA and processor circuit design, including DDR memory and peripheral circuits.
- Analogue design for low-noise signal conditioning, ADCs, and DACs.
- Power supply design with emphasis on low noise, low power, and compact form factors.
- Proficiency in circuit simulation and PCB signal/power integrity analysis.
- Familiarity with DFx principles (cost, testability, manufacturability).
- Experience in system and sub-system integration and debugging.
- Knowledge of Matlab and Simulink is a plus.
- Ability to design solutions that meet quality, safety, reliability, and testability standards.
- Capable of presenting engineering solutions in design and peer reviews.
- Able to manage project tasks with clear deliverables, timelines, and cost constraints.
- Self-sufficient and proactive in completing tasks.
- Willingness to mentor and support junior team members to enhance team capability.
Electronics Engineer
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12 Month Contract – Inside IR35 – Onsite in Bolton
Up to £40 per hour umbrella
Job Role:
We are seeking an Electronics Engineer to join our Calibration & Maintenance Team, to service Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment, including Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE . These tasks include fault finding and repair of test equipment, supporting routine calibrations, commissioning of Test Equipment and drift analysis.
You will be working within an experienced team of Calibration & Maintenance Engineers supporting complex test platforms in the manufacture and test of complex missile systems. You will be trained to calibrate and support special to type factory test equipment using a range of technologies, DC to Microwave.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Minimum qualification: HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
- Experience and knowledge in the calibration of test equipment and maintenance of test systems to component level.
- Able to utilise instructions, handbooks, drawings or specifications to provide technical advice/guidance. Able to use this information to conduct appropriate measurements and repairs down to component level.
- Good understanding of calibration principles and processes.
- Able to mentor other or more junior staff when requested by line manager.
- Able to deal with multiple issues, tasks and priorities concurrently.
- Analytical and problem solving skills.
- Good communication skills with the ability to tailor communication to the relevant audience.
- A good understanding of SAP would be desirable.
- Experience of working on Environmental Chambers an advantage.
Qualifications:
- Minimum qualification: HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
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Electronics Engineer
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On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Electronics Engineer to join them on an initial 12-month basis. As Electronics Engineer You will be working within an experienced team of Calibration & Maintenance Engineers supporting complex test platforms in the manufacture and test of complex missile systems. You will be trained to calibrate and support special to type factory test equipment using a range of technologies, DC to Microwave
Role : Electronics Engineer
Pay : 40 via Umbrella
Location : Bolton
Contract : 12 months (possible extension)
IR35 Status : Inside
Security Clearance : SC Clearence needed to start, UK Eyes only
Skillset/experience required:
- Minimum qualification: HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
- Experience and knowledge in the calibration of test equipment and maintenance of test systems to component level.
- Able to utilise instructions, handbooks, drawings or specifications to provide technical advice/guidance. Able to use this information to conduct appropriate measurements and repairs down to component level.
- Good understanding of calibration principles and processes.
- Able to mentor other or more junior staff when requested by line manager.
- Able to deal with multiple issues, tasks and priorities concurrently.
- Analytical and problem solving skills.
- Good communication skills with the ability to tailor communication to the relevant audience.
- A good understanding of SAP would be desirable.
- Experience of working on Environmental Chambers an advantage.
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation
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Electronics Engineer
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We are looking for an enthusiastic R&D Electronics Engineer who craves technical challenges and has an interest in technology, electronics and a passion for cars.
The successful R&D Electronics Engineer will be responsible for helping develop remanufacturing solutions for complex automotive electronic /mechatronic control modules. This is a great opportunity to develop your technical skills in a constantly evolving industry.
To be considered for the role as the Electronics Engineer, you’ll require the following essentials:
- Interests and experience in mathematics of circuit analysis.
- Experience in electronic fault finding to component level and PCB rework methods.
- Well organised with a methodical approach to problem solving.
- Team player with excellent attention to detail.
- Knowledge and experience of automotive operations, wiring diagrams, electronics, and communication protocols.
- Knowledge and experience using lean process methodologies.
Within the position of Electronics Engineer, you’ll also be:
- Test electronic circuits by simulating vehicle loads and signals
- Reverse engineer electronic circuits to find root causes of failures
- Enact rebuild solutions for electronic hardware and software failures
- Create technical documentation
Benefits of the Electronics Engineer
- 32 days holiday per year, inclusive of
Electronics Engineer
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What you’ll do:
- Lead the architectural and detailed design of electronics solutions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and suppliers to create successful design outcomes.
- Ensure designs are optimised for manufacture, test, and smooth transition to production.
- Support system integration, including troubleshooting and fault finding.
- Produce high-quality documentation, drawings, and bills of materials in line with company procedures.
- Provide occasional on-site support for installation and maintenance.
What you’ll bring:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in electronics or related discipline.
- Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (essential).
- Broad analogue and digital electronics design experience, including:
- Low-noise power supply and distribution
- Analogue signal conditioning
- Data acquisition systems
- FPGA-based control
- EMC-compliant design
- Proven track record in the full electronics product lifecycle: specification, circuit design, validation, compliance, and formal acceptance.
- Experience with ECAD tools (Cadence OrCAD desirable).
- Strong problem-solving skills, able to fault find to component level.
Why join us?
- Full career lifecycle exposure – work on diverse projects and shape your progression path.
- Paid overtime or TOIL – earn up to 24 extra days leave per year.
- Flexible working hours – core hours 09:30–12:00 & 14:00–16:00.
- Generous benefits – including competitive pension, private medical care, and relocation package.
- Extra perks – gym discounts, tech & bike salary sacrifice schemes, and on-site gym in Chertsey.
- Learning & development – from specialist training to career-advancing qualifications.