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