Hardware Engineer (London)

Job Title: Hardware Engineer
Contract: 6 Months Minimum (Outside IR35)
Rate: £350 - £400 per day
Location: Hybrid – London

We are seeking a Hardware Engineer for a minimum 6-month contract role with a leading technology company based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute to cutting-edge product development and testing in a highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret schematics and PCB layouts
• Conduct electronic testing, including working with Oscilloscopes and Digital Bench Multimeters (DBM)
• Perform analytical fault finding at board and component level
• Support root cause analysis and provide detailed feedback to engineering teams
• Collaborate with design and test engineers to validate hardware performance

Required Skills:

• Proven experience with schematics, PCB layout interpretation, and electronic test equipment
• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals and analogue/digital circuit testing
• Hands-on experience with fault diagnosis and repair at board level
• Comfortable with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and various test tools

Desirable (Nice to Have):

• Experience with WiFi/Bluetooth modules and communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, etc.)
• Python scripting skills for automated testing or data analysis

Details:

• Contract Length: 6 months initially, strong possibility of extension
• Outside IR35
• Rate: £350 – £400 per day, depending on experience
• Work Setup: Hybrid (on-site presence required in London, flexibility offered)

About Edison Smart

Edison Smart is a global provider of specialized recruitment solutions, supporting the technology industry's most innovative companies. Headquartered in the UK, we connect talent with opportunity, driving the 'Industry 4.0' revolution. With over 30 years of experience, Edison Smart partners with forward-thinking organizations to help achieve their strategic growth goals while fostering groundbreaking technological advancements.