Hardware Engineer

Hardware and Electronics Engineer

Location: Bristol

Clearance 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