Hardware Engineer

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Job Description

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

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Location:
Herefordshire
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Technology

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