Job Title: Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer
Location: Gillingham, UK
Salary: Circa £60,000 + benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Overview
An established engineering organisation is seeking a Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer to join its electronics team.
You will work on the development of electronic control systems used in high-volume, safety-critical environments. The role supports both existing products and next-generation technologies.
The Role
You will take ownership of electronics hardware design from concept through to validation and production support.
Key responsibilities:
Develop electronic hardware designs for control systems
Translate requirements into practical design solutions
Produce schematics, bills of materials, and technical documentation
Perform worst-case circuit analysis
Lead and maintain Electrical DFMEA activities
Support PCB layout teams with ECAD input
Manage and release design documentation
Support validation and testing activities
Work with manufacturing teams to support production
Prepare technical reports and updates
Deliver work to cost, quality, and timing targets
Identify and escalate risks and issues
Contribute to engineering standards and continuous improvement What We're Looking For
Proven experience in electronics hardware design
Background in control systems or similar products
Understanding of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and FMEDA
Experience with Electrical DFMEA
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Experience with ECAD tools (Mentor Graphics / Xpedition preferred)
Comfortable working in cross-functional teams
Good communication skills
Able to manage deadlines effectively Salary & Benefits
Salary circa £60,000
Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home after onboarding)
On-site gym access
Relocation support available Working Hours
Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
Friday: 08:00 - 13:00
37 hours per week Additional Information
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
No visa sponsorship available