Senior / Principal Electronics Hardware Engineer
Location: Rochester, Kent
Working pattern: Predominantly on-site (4 days per week), with some flexibility
Contact: Emily-Karabelo Powell, Associate Director, Pearson Whiffin Recruitment
This role is suited to an experienced electronics hardware engineer who wants to work on technically complex, safety-critical products within a highly experienced engineering team.
The focus is firmly on hardware – digital and/or analogue electronics – rather than software-heavy profiles. You’ll play a key role in delivering robust designs, contributing to technical decisions, and supporting the development of less experienced engineers.
The level (Senior or Principal) will be aligned to your experience, with scope to shape the role accordingly.
What you’ll be doing
Delivering electronic hardware designs from concept through to delivery
Contributing to requirements capture, design, analysis and validation activities
Working closely with other engineering disciplines to deliver integrated solutions
Applying sound engineering judgement to balance performance, cost and schedule
Producing high-quality design documentation in line with industry standards
Supporting and mentoring junior engineers within the team
What we’re looking for
Solid experience in digital and/or analogue electronics design
Exposure to full product development lifecycles, ideally in regulated or safety-related environments
A practical, detail-focused engineering mindset with strong problem-solving skills
Confidence working within structured engineering frameworks
Degree or equivalent experience in electronics or a closely related discipline
Experience with specific tools is useful, but transferable skills from comparable environments are absolutely welcomed.
Why apply?
Work on technically challenging products where engineering quality genuinely matters
Join a highly experienced, collaborative hardware engineering team
Clear differentiation between Senior and Principal level, with progression available
Excellent benefits package, alongside competitive salary and long-term stability
A role that values engineering judgement, not just process
Existing security clearance is beneficial, but candidates able to start without it and progress through clearance are encouraged to apply