Systems Design Engineer - Smart devices

Would you like to join a growing Electromechanical product design and manufacturing business, looking for a hands-on Systems Design Engineer who can bridge the gap between physical products and smart technology This role covers the specification, sourcing, testing and validation of smart connected devices and sensors, making sure connected features work reliably before products reach the market.

Location: Basildon, Essex. Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 plus benefits package. Working arrangement: hybrid, 2 to 3 days in the office per week.

What you'll be doing

• Specify, source and procure off-the-shelf smart / IoT devices, sensors and hardware systems that meet product requirements
• Design and run DVT/PVT testing protocols to validate smart technologies under real-world conditions
• Troubleshoot integration issues across physical, electronic and data interfaces
• Act as the technical point of contact for hardware suppliers, test labs and manufacturing vendors
• Maintain accurate validation logs, schematics and component specification sheets

What you need to bring

• A degree in Electrical, Electronic, Systems or Mechanical engineering, or equivalent practical experience with smart connected devices, electrical &/or embedded systems
• Proven experience testing, validating and debugging hardware, sensors or connected devices
• Practical knowledge of wireless protocols such as BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa or cellular
• Experience specifying and procuring off-the-shelf electronic components for smart devices
• Familiarity with compliance standards (CE/UKCA, FCC, IP ratings) or CAD tools like SolidWorks (desirable)

Why you'll love this job

• Genuine ownership of technical integration projects from concept through to market - make this your own area as the company grows, working with experienced engineers
• Exposure across the full NPI lifecycle, working closely with mechanical, product and quality teams
• Room to grow your skills in compliance, embedded systems and hands-on engineering (C, C++, embedded, etc)

If you want genuine ownership of a hands-on Systems Design & Integration role in a small, yet growing UK based company, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more!