Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer - Colchester - Up to £70,000
A leading electronics engineering company is seeking a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to join their team. This is a great opportunity to lead complex development projects, designing and testing innovative digital and analogue systems for real-world applications.
What You'll Do:
* Define product specifications in collaboration with Product Management
* Lead the design of digital and analogue electronic hardware using Altium Designer
* Perform component selection, simulation, prototyping, and validation
* Debug and verify hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and other lab equipment
* Work closely with software and mechanical teams to ensure seamless system integration
* Manage the full hardware development lifecycle from concept through to production release
* Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
* Ensure compliance with relevant safety, EMC, and industry standards
What You'll Need:
* Degree in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience)
* Proven experience as a Hardware Design Engineer, ideally at a senior level
* Expertise in Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
* Strong understanding of mixed-signal design, high-speed digital circuits, and power management
* Confident using lab tools for debug, validation, and fault-finding
* Experience working in cross-functional product development teams
* Knowledge of RF principles is beneficial but not the core focus
* Familiarity with FPGA or microcontroller-based systems is advantageous
What's in It for You:
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 10 extra days
* Life insurance (4x salary) and wellbeing support
* Regular company events including a summer festival and Christmas party
* Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit in the office
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to shape new hardware designs and play a key role in developing advanced electronic products.
If you're ready to take the lead in innovative hardware development, contact Mark at Prime Appointments and apply today