Overview
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Base pay range
Graduate Hardware Engineer
A fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Hardware Engineer to join a growing engineering team working on complex, high-integrity systems. This role is ideal for recent graduates, although we also welcome applications from candidates with up to a few years’ experience. You’ll gain exposure to the full hardware development lifecycle — from requirements capture and system architecture, through to schematic design, PCB layout, mechanical design, and testing — contributing to innovative projects in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Location: A few miles outside of Derby (onsite role due to the nature of the work)
Salary: £32,000+ per annum DOE + excellent benefits
Requirements for Graduate Hardware Engineer
* Degree (BEng or similar) in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
* Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
* Understanding of electronic schematics and PCB layouts
* Appreciation of mechanical aspects of product design (ideally with CAD exposure)
* Knowledge of the product development lifecycle (academic or industrial)
* Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team
* Must be eligible for DV security clearance (this usually means you have been a UK resident for 10+ years, have a clean criminal record etc)
Beneficial experience (not essential):
* PCB design and component selection
* Design for manufacture
* Test, debug and simulation tools
* Programming skills in C or C# for internal systems/test applications
* Practical experience with CPU/MPU-based designs
Responsibilities for Graduate Hardware Engineer
* Contribute to all aspects of hardware development, from requirements through to production
* Assist with schematic and PCB design for electronic systems
* Collaborate with mechanical engineers on product development
* Produce clear documentation in line with engineering standards
* Work as part of a highly collaborative team solving challenging technical problems
What this offers
* Opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle
* Broad technical exposure in both electronics and mechanical design
* Excellent progression and development within a growing team
Applications
If you would like to apply for this Graduate Hardware Engineer role, please send your CV via the relevant links.
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We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at RedTech. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Seniority
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Science, Engineering, and Information Technology
Industries
* Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Software Development, and Electrical/Electronics Manufacturing
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