Job Description
Hardware and Electronics EngineerLocation:BristolClearance Requirement:Must be eligible for DV clearance (British Citizen, UK residency for the last 10 years)OverviewAre you passionate about building hardware from the ground up? This hands-on role involves designing and prototyping custom electronic devices that support real-world operations. You'll work closely with embedded developers and end-users to take projects from schematic to functional product, including PCB design, wireless module integration, enclosure fabrication, and testing.What You'll DoDesign and build custom circuits using COTS modules and discrete componentsCreate PCB layouts using tools like Altium or EasyEDAIntegrate wireless technologies (RF, GPS, GSM, Bluetooth, UWB)Design and 3D print enclosures for your hardwareAssemble and test prototypes, including soldering (SMD and through-hole)Collaborate with embedded software developers to ensure full system integrationDocument builds, iterations, and configurationsSupport on-site integration, testing, and refinement with end-usersWhat You'll BringEssential:Hands-on experience designing and assembling electronicsProficiency in PCB layout tools and solderingFamiliarity with wireless communication modules (RF, GPS, Bluetooth, etc.)Exposure to microcontroller platforms (e.g., Arduino, ESP32, STM32)Skilled with lab tools: multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzersAbility to rapidly build and iterate on functional prototypesKnowledge of mechanical enclosure design and 3D printingDesirable:Experience producing small runs of PCB prototypesUnderstanding of power management in battery-operated or low-power devicesAwareness of EMI/EMC considerations in hardware designExperience supporting field testing or operational deploymentInterest in DIY/maker electronics projectsEducation & QualificationsDegree or HND in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similarRelevant personal or project-based experience is highly valued, including hobbyist workReasonable Adjustments:Respect and equality are core values to us.
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