11 of 11 Hardware Engineer Jobs in the Thames Valley

Senior Hardware Engineer An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join a pioneering company specialising in optics-based technologies . This role involves developing advanced hardware systems for innovative optical devices used in secure communication, sensing, and imaging applications. As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will lead the design … and development of optical hardware , including PCB design , analog and digital circuits , and system integration. You’ll collaborate closely with physicists, software engineers, and product teams to create high-performance solutions for next-generation optical devices. This hands-on role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies at the forefront of the optics industry. The ideal Senior … Hardware Engineer will have: Expertise in analog and digital circuit design and PCB development . Experience with high-speed interfaces , signal integrity, and hardware testing. Proficiency in tools like Altium Designer or equivalent. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of optical technologies or secure communication systems is a plus. If More ❯

Senior Hardware Engineer An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join a pioneering company specialising in optics-based technologies . This role involves developing advanced hardware systems for innovative optical devices used in secure communication, sensing, and imaging applications. As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will lead the design … and development of optical hardware , including PCB design , analog and digital circuits , and system integration. You’ll collaborate closely with physicists, software engineers, and product teams to create high-performance solutions for next-generation optical devices. This hands-on role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies at the forefront of the optics industry. The ideal Senior … Hardware Engineer will have: Expertise in analog and digital circuit design and PCB development . Experience with high-speed interfaces , signal integrity, and hardware testing. Proficiency in tools like Altium Designer or equivalent. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of optical technologies or secure communication systems is a plus. If More ❯

Principal Hardware Engineer | Marine | AUV | Robotics | Harwell – Hybrid | £65,000pa - £70,000pa plus share scheme & benefits: A once in a lifetime opportunity has arisen for a passionate Principal Hardware Engineer to join a stealth robotics company based in the Oxfordshire area. This amazing business and AUV submersible robot have massive potential across a range of different … industry sectors. The Principal Hardware Engineer will lead in the design, integration, and testing of advanced hardware systems for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). In this role, you will be responsible for developing mission-critical electronics and system architectures that operate reliably in challenging marine environments. If you’re passionate about robotics … within the maritime industry and the autonomous vehicle and unmanned vehicle industry, you honestly need to make contact with us, this Principal Hardware Engineer role is not to be missed. Candidates must be British Citizens or have lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years, due to needing SC clearance. Key Responsibilities: Lead the architecture and More ❯

Lead Hardware Engineer Oxford (or Cambridge) Permanent Competitive salary (Very competitive) A truly rare opportunity to join a company at a defining part of their journey. They already have an exceptional pipeline and require a hardware engineer to take a leadership role on development of their UAV platform. The role is brilliant, it's a chance … and genuinely have autonomy over it. You will have the chance to define the strategy whilst keeping your hands on the technology you love. They need someone with a hardware platform background, who has extensive knowledge of UAV technology. Sensors, power supplies, boards and control systems will all be a part of the process, a full UAV basically! The … role is ideally based in Oxford, but they will consider people looking to work in Cambridge. They're open to hybrid working but this is hands on, hardware development, so you'll need to be around the technology. The company have defence focused projects, meaning SC clearance will need to be obtained and ideally you will need to be More ❯

Are you a talented Contract Hardware Design Engineer seeking a new challenge? An initial 3 to 6 month contract role awaits in Reading, offering a chance to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a team of industry leaders. This role has an indicative outside IR35 determination, meaning we can accept candidates who wish to operate through … The position focuses on high-speed digital design, with a particular emphasis on DDR, PCIe, and Ethernet technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing hardware components, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. This is an ideal role for those who thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about pushing … the boundaries of technology. Key Responsibilities for the Contract Hardware Design Engineer: - Design and develop high-speed digital hardware components. - Implement and optimise DDR, PCIe, and Ethernet interfaces. - Conduct thorough testing and validation of hardware designs. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration. - Troubleshoot and resolve design issues promptly. Essential Skills and Experience for More ❯

Are you a talented Contract Hardware Design Engineer seeking a new challenge? An initial 3 to 6 month contract role awaits in Reading, offering a chance to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a team of industry leaders. This role has an indicative outside IR35 determination, meaning we can accept candidates who wish to operate through … The position focuses on high-speed digital design, with a particular emphasis on DDR, PCIe, and Ethernet technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing hardware components, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. This is an ideal role for those who thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about pushing … the boundaries of technology. Key Responsibilities for the Contract Hardware Design Engineer: - Design and develop high-speed digital hardware components. - Implement and optimise DDR, PCIe, and Ethernet interfaces. - Conduct thorough testing and validation of hardware designs. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration. - Troubleshoot and resolve design issues promptly. Essential Skills and Experience for More ❯

Hardware Management Engineer – High Performance Infrastructure Location: London - Hybrid Permanent We are partnered with a leading global quantitative hedge fund seeking a Hardware Management Engineer to join their Research Infrastructure Engineering team. You will play a hands-on lead role in managing cutting-edge high-performance trading and research infrastructure , directly supporting research and trading teams … Responsibilities Manage and optimise large-scale Linux-based platforms for high-performance trading and research workloads. Design and implement workload scheduling, high-performance file systems, and storage operations. Optimise hardware, networking, and kernel performance for low-latency and high-throughput environments . Partner closely with research and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions. Drive automation using Terraform, Ansible … of industry trends, conduct POCs, and deliver technical recommendations. What We’re Looking For 10+ years’ experience in Linux systems administration/platform engineering . Proven technical leadership in hardware optimisation, kernel tuning, and network/storage performance . Hands-on experience with DevOps and CI/CD tooling (Terraform, Ansible, GitLab, Jenkins). Programming/scripting knowledge in More ❯

Your experience in hardware testing can help protect national security. Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today. Want to know how? As a hardware test engineer, you already know how important it is that products work as they re designed to and meet … skills to use Using your diverse range of skills within a development team, you will: Assist with preparation of verification test specifications in conjunction with the design teams. Assess hardware products and systems, including interfacing with customer systems. Derisk products and developments by providing analysis and opinion both whilst in development verification and during validation. Perform detailed manual tests More ❯

Your experience in hardware testing can help protect national security. Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today. Want to know how? As a hardware test engineer, you already know how important it is that products work as they re designed to and meet … skills to use Using your diverse range of skills within a development team, you will: Assist with preparation of verification test specifications in conjunction with the design teams. Assess hardware products and systems, including interfacing with customer systems. Derisk products and developments by providing analysis and opinion both whilst in development verification and during validation. Perform detailed manual tests More ❯

Join a specialist engineering business at the forefront of advanced hardware development for professional technology applications. The company produces high-performance electronic systems used globally in critical environments where reliability and precision are essential. With production volumes increasing, they are expanding their test and quality function to strengthen collaboration with manufacturing partners and maintain world-class product standards. The … Role We are seeking a Test Engineer/Hardware Operations Specialist to take ownership of final product verification and quality assurance before shipment to customers. You ll be responsible for testing, diagnostics, and ensuring every assembled unit meets specification and build standards. The position combines hands-on electronics testing with manufacturing process oversight, making it ideal for an … engineer who enjoys practical problem-solving, process improvement, and supplier interaction. Key Responsibilities: Perform final product testing, validation, and configuration checks. Use Linux command-line tools, XJTAG, and oscilloscopes for diagnostics. Liaise with contract manufacturers to resolve issues and support process improvements. Maintain documentation, product traceability, and QA records. Visit local manufacturing partners when required. What You ll Need More ❯

We are seeking an experienced VDI Engineer to maintain and support a high-performance Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment for our End Clients Trading Desk and Front Office users. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in low-latency systems , Citrix or VMware Horizon platforms , and a strong understanding of financial trading workflows . This role requires close collaboration More ❯