24 of 24 Permanent Hardware Engineer Jobs in the South East

innovation and teamwork. We support our engineers with development opportunities and a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued and empowered. THE OPPORTUNITY SII UK is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join our engineering team in Portsmouth. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace and defence projects, designing, developing, and testing hardware systems for mission-critical applications. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and develop electronic hardware systems for defence and space applications. Work on full product lifecycle development, from concept to qualification and production. Perform circuit design, schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation. Develop and integrate FPGA-based and embedded systems. Conduct hardware testing, validation, and verification, ensuring compliance with industry … standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including software, systems, and mechanical engineers. Support hardware troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root cause investigations. Ensure designs meet EMC, environmental, and safety requirements. Prepare technical documentation, including design reports, specifications, and test procedures. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Strong experience in hardware design, including More ❯

Our client based in Guildford are looking for candidates who must have a strong academic background typically with a first class degree or PhD in a numerate subject such as physics, engineering or maths. We look for candidates with the More ❯

Senior Hardware Digital Engineer Contract Duration: 6 to 9 Months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Location: Onsite in Hastings (Hybrid working considered) Security Clearance: SC Cleared (mandatory) Company Overview: Our client, an established engineering and technology organization based in Hastings, is seeking a Senior Hardware Digital Engineer for an initial 6 to 9 month contract. This role … plays a crucial part in delivering high-performance digital hardware solutions for defense sector applications. Role Overview: Working within a collaborative team environment, the successful candidate will leverage their expertise in digital hardware engineering to design, verify, and integrate complex systems. While the focus is on defense-related projects, applicants from adjacent industries with relevant experience are encouraged … to apply. Key Responsibilities: Analyse and interpret customer requirements Design and modify digital hardware architectures Develop and simulate test benches using industry-standard tools Contribute to technical reviews and design validation activities Maintain strict configuration control throughout the development lifecycle Perform hardware integration and system commissioning Support manufacturing and test teams during build and validation phases Essential Skills More ❯

Lead Hardware Engineer - Guildford - Circa £70,000 All applicants must be eligible to gain DV clearance. My client is a technical consultancy firm. They are on the hunt for a Lead Hardware Engineer with proven experience designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signal filtering. You need to have the … for FPGAs; • performing schematic capture using OrCAD; • managing PCB layout, fabrication and assembly subcontractors; • setting to work PCBs including writing test firmware and software; • developing Linux device drivers for hardware; • mentoring and leading others. A typical candidate will: • be self-motivating, capable of working independently; • have a good (1st/2.1) first degree or a PhD in a numerate More ❯

in Central London, is transforming how the UK manages energy efficiency, with 60,000+ devices already deployed and a fleet that's growing fast. We're looking for a Hardware Engineer to join their mission of improving carbon efficiency across industry - and the timing couldn't be better, with new government regulations creating massive demand for their solutions. … You'll be working as the sole hardware design engineer, working with a tight-knit, multi-disciplinary engineering team to bring their new products to life. This is a great role that can offer full technical ownership while giving full the candidate autonomy in how they work. We're Looking For: 4-6 years experience as an electronics …/hardware engineer Experience with microprocessors, communication protocols, wireless protocols, and sensor integration Complete lifecycle knowledge: Design prototyping testing certification Evidence of gaining regulatory approval - EMC, safety, environmental, etc. Some software skills: Python/C for test automation and manufacturing support Problem-solving mindset: Comfortable debugging complex hardware/software integration issues What's on offer: Salary More ❯

Senior Hardware Analogue Engineer Contract Duration: 6 to 9 Months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Location: Onsite in Hastings (Hybrid working considered) Clearance Required: SC Cleared (mandatory) Company Overview: Our client, a leading engineering organization based in Hastings, is seeking a Senior Hardware Analogue Engineer for an initial 6-9 month contract. The successful candidate will contribute … cutting-edge defense projects, with potential consideration for candidates from adjacent technical domains. Role Overview: This role involves working within a collaborative engineering team to deliver high-reliability analogue hardware solutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to contribute to both design and integration phases of the product lifecycle. Key … mixed-signal electronic circuit designs and architecture Use simulation tools to generate verification test benches Participate in and contribute to design reviews Ensure configuration control and documentation compliance Integrate hardware designs into larger systems Support module and system commissioning Collaborate with manufacturing during build and test phases Essential Skills & Experience: Extensive Analog Circuit Design experience (e.g., amplifiers, filters, oscillators More ❯

solutions for transportation and insightful analytics and monitoring of transport fleets. By applying our expertise, we deliver real benefits and pioneer a better future . Job Summary As Chief Engineer you will lead the strategic direction, execution, and innovation of our Hardware engineering functions. As the most senior engineering authority in the organisation, you'll be responsible for … is a hands-on leadership role for an individual who thrives at the intersection of strategy, design, and innovation. Key Responsibilities Set the technical vision and engineering roadmap for hardware and power systems, including control units, interface units and sensors Act as technical representative for customer issue resolution alongside other chief engineer disciplines Ensure technical solutions are deployed … appropriately and efficiently across all customer programmes and interdependencies across product categories are managed Own and maintain architecture for electronic hardware - Control units, Interface units and sensors Oversee all stages of the product and system development lifecycle - design, development, validation, and deployment Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement Ensure More ❯

Job Description - Hardware Engineer () Hardware Engineer - Job title: Hardware Engineer Salary: £40,000 per annum What you'll be doing: Executing hardware design tasks in accordance with the hardware development plan, whilst meeting agreed timescales and allocated budgets Conducting hardware requirements capture, preliminary design, detailed design including a range of analysis … of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Hardware Engineer Team: As a Hardware Engineer you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to formulate and optimise innovative hardware engineering solutions, for More ❯

Senior Hardware Engineer A unique opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Hardware Engineer to join a highly regarded design consultancy at the cutting edge of signal processing technology. In this senior role, you will take the lead on complex hardware projects, drive product innovation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful, high-performance … solutions. As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you’ll also provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, contributing to their professional growth and helping to build a strong foundation of technical expertise within the team. If you have a passion for advanced hardware design, low-level embedded systems, and signal processing, this role is a perfect fit. Key … Qualifications : 5+ years of experience in hardware engineering, with a focus on signal processing Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or PhD preferred) Expertise in digital design, FPGA development, PCB design, and/or analog/RF signal filtering Proven ability to lead complex projects and mentor junior engineers Benefits : Competitive More ❯

JOB AD: Job Title: Hardware Design Engineer Position: Full time/Permanent Location: London/Hybrid Salary Range: 40K - 50K DOE Client Information: We are looking for a talented and motivated Hardware Design Engineer to join our UK GPU team. Candidates with GPU architecture or design experience are highly preferred. Responsibilities: Spec writingDevelop and implement RTL More ❯

Position Available: Principal Hardware Test Engineer Location: Hertfordshire Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (DoE) + Bonus Experience needed: We're looking for a skilled test engineer with a strong background in electrical/electronic testing, new product introduction, and production test readiness within an aerospace, defence, automotive or complex manufacturing environment. About the role: An exciting opportunity … has opened to join a leading manufacturing team as a Principal Test Engineer, playing a key role in shaping how production testing is delivered for future systems and sub-systems. Working within a New Product Introduction (NPI) environment, you'll define test requirements and lead test readiness activities during prototype and initial development phases, ensuring that new capabilities are More ❯

company that's scaling: With major clients already onboard and expanding operations across the UK and Europe, this is the right time to join. The Role You're a hardware engineer who doesn't just want to design circuits - you want to see them fly . You're confident across the full hardware development process, methodical when … teams. This isn't a role where you're stuck in one corner of a project. You'll be at the centre of it all, working on the complete hardware systems that power real autonomous aircraft - from electronic design and PCB layout to system integration and flight testing. Working as part of our Integration Team and reporting to the … performance Rapid Iteration: Continuous improvement cycles based on operational data - design, test, deploy, refine Cross-functional Collaboration: Work directly with software engineers, pilots, and field operations teams About You Hardware Development Experience: Strong background across design, integration, testing, and production of complex electronic systems Hands-on Skills: Comfortable with soldering, prototyping, debugging, and working with test equipment - this is More ❯

to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Job Title: Lead Hardware Engineer Requisition ID: 121145 Location: Guildford Grade: GG11 - GG12 Referral Bonus: £5,000 What you could be doing for us: The Wireless Products team works with the UK … Government and its trusted partners to develop hardware solutions which are deployed within challenging environments around the world. The team is passionate about developing technology that helps protect people and keep society safe. What background we are looking for: High Speed or RF PCB Design, Circuit Design, component selection. Experience taking products through full development lifecycle. Onsite Dedication: Work More ❯

Senior Hardware Engineer - £ 60k - 70k DOE Reading On-site My client is an established company in their niche providing engineering solutions for industries like automotive. Due to sustained success, they re expanding their engineering department. Main duties: + Lead hardware projects + Full system ownership over technical projects, and freedom of direction as a technical lead + … Ensuring projects are delivered on time and to specification Skills and Experience Required: + 5 years experience as an electronic hardware engineer + Knowledge of transmission systems like AMT, DCT + Experience in the automotive industry, generating specifications and requirements + Experience with verification and validation techniques Bonus: + Involved experience with automotive or aerospace industry safety standards More ❯

Senior Hardware Engineer - £ 60k - 70k DOE – Reading – On-site My client is an established company in their niche providing engineering solutions for industries like automotive. Due to sustained success, they’re expanding their engineering department. Main duties: + Lead hardware projects + Full system ownership over technical projects, and freedom of direction as a technical lead + … Ensuring projects are delivered on time and to specification Skills and Experience Required: + 5 years’ experience as an electronic hardware engineer + Knowledge of transmission systems like AMT, DCT + Experience in the automotive industry, generating specifications and requirements + Experience with verification and validation techniques Bonus: + Involved experience with automotive or aerospace industry safety standards More ❯

Electronic Hardware Design Engineer | £45-55k | Milton Keynes | Hybrid/Remote My client designs & manufactures electronic equiptment for the music industry. They are revolutionising thieir design techniques, and expanding their R&D team. They are lookign for electronic engineers with experience and/or keen interest in the music indsutry to become a leading engineer in More ❯

Electronic Hardware Design Engineer £45-55k Milton Keynes Hybrid/Remote My client designs & manufactures electronic equiptment for the music industry. They are revolutionising thieir design techniques, and expanding their R&D team. They are lookign for electronic engineers with experience and/or keen interest in the music indsutry to become a leading engineer in More ❯

Job Title: Senior Hardware Engineer Location: Rochester, Kent. Salary: £44,000 - £54,000 depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: Working in a team environment with the development of Test Equipment solutions that support the complex and demanding requirements of the diverse variety of products developed at the Rochester site Hardware Requirements and Validation … Hardware Design Hardware Integration Hardware Obsolescence System Safety Design Documentation Estimation Your skills and experiences: Essential: Good technical Hardware engineering and development skills with a good understanding of electronic systems and software Experience of the hardware engineering lifecycle, from requirements analysis, design methods/activities, verification, through to formal release and configuration Experience of Test … be eligible for an annual incentive. The Test Systems team: As part of the Test Systems team at BAE Systems Rochester, you will be working on active projects developing hardware used to test and simulate various avionic systems, such as Head-Up Displays, Helmet Displays, Mission and Flight Control Computers and Flight Controls. Why BAE Systems? This is a More ❯

Hardware Engineer - £ 28 – 70k DOE– Oxford –Hybrid My client is a rapidly expanding company in their niche providing aerospace technology for a specialised market. Due to recent UK expansion, they are looking for new engineers. Main duties: + Involved in product life cycle, designing and validating products + Directing and detailing circuit design and PCB layout design + … Responsible for product quality and supporting system, hardware, and software integration and qualification Skills and Experience Required: + 5+ years experience working on hardware product design + Proficient in complex, multi-layer PCB design using tools like Allegro + Involved experience with MCUs/FPGAs/DSPs/RF design Bonus: + Experienced in Python + Knowledge of More ❯

Role: Digital Hardware Engineering Lead Location: Cowes hybrid 4 days per week Salary: Up to £75,000 + Bonus Ready to lead the design of world-class radar systems? Step into a pivotal role where your expertise in digital hardware shapes the future of cutting-edge defence tech. What youll do: Drive the development of advanced digital hardware More ❯

Electronic Hardware Engineer £ 30 - 50 k Reading Hybrid My client is an innovative company developing robotic solutions for global customers and clients. They are expanding and looking for a skilled Electronic Hardware Engineer to join their R&D team. Main duties: + Perform PCB assembly, including soldering and SMD re-work of complex components. + Design … develop PCBs for robotic systems + Collaborate with software engineers and system architects to integrate hardware and software Skills and Experience Required: + Proven experience with PCB assembly, including soldering and surface mount device (SMD) re-work. + Strong understanding of PCB design and layout (Altium, Eagle + Experience with cable crimping and wiring techniques + Experience testing at More ❯

Electronic Hardware Engineer | £ 30 - 50 k | Reading | Hybrid My client is an innovative company developing robotic solutions for global customers and clients. They are expanding and looking for a skilled Electronic Hardware Engineer to join their R&D team. Main duties: + Perform PCB assembly, including soldering and SMD re-work of complex components. + Design … develop PCBs for robotic systems + Collaborate with software engineers and system architects to integrate hardware and software Skills and Experience Required: + Proven experience with PCB assembly, including soldering and surface mount device (SMD) re-work. + Strong understanding of PCB design and layout (Altium, Eagle + Experience with cable crimping and wiring techniques + Experience testing at More ❯

Role: Digital Hardware Engineering Lead Location: Cowes hybrid 4 days per week Salary: Up to £75,000 + Bonus Ready to lead the design of world-class radar systems? Step into a pivotal role where your expertise in digital hardware shapes the future of cutting-edge defence tech. What youll do: Drive the development of advanced digital hardware More ❯

Role: Digital Hardware Engineering Lead Location: Cowes hybrid 4 days per week Salary: Up to £75,000 + Bonus Ready to lead the design of world-class radar systems? Step into a pivotal role where your expertise in digital hardware shapes the future of cutting-edge defence tech click apply for full job details More ❯