Job Description
Hardware and Electronics EngineerLocation: BristolClearance Requirement: Must be eligible for DV clearance (British Citizen, UK residency for the last 10 years)
Overview
Are 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 Do
* Design and build custom circuits using COTS modules and discrete components
* Create PCB layouts using tools like Altium or EasyEDA
* Integrate wireless technologies (RF, GPS, GSM, Bluetooth, UWB)
* Design and 3D print enclosures for your hardware
* Assemble and test prototypes, including soldering (SMD and through-hole)
* Collaborate with embedded software developers to ensure full system integration
* Document builds, iterations, and configurations
* Support on-site integration, testing, and refinement with end-users
What You'll Bring
Essential:
* Hands-on experience designing and assembling electronics
* Proficiency in PCB layout tools and soldering
* Familiarity with wireless communication modules (RF, GPS, Bluetooth, etc.)
* Exposure to microcontroller platforms (e.g., Arduino, ESP32, STM32)
* Skilled with lab tools: multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers
* Ability to rapidly build and iterate on functional prototypes
* Knowledge of mechanical enclosure design and 3D printing
Desirable:
* Experience producing small runs of PCB prototypes
* Understanding of power management in battery-operated or low-power devices
* Awareness of EMI/EMC considerations in hardware design
* Experience supporting field testing or operational deployment
* Interest in DIY/maker electronics projects
Education & Qualifications
* Degree or HND in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar
* Relevant personal or project-based experience is highly valued, including hobbyist work
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
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