Lead Hardware Engineer\nLocation: Cambridge\nSalary: £70,000 - £80,000\n\nAn opportunity has arisen for an experienced Hardware Engineer to take ownership of the hardware function within a leading automotive technology business. This role offers the chance to lead the development of innovative electronic hardware for next- automotive systems, from concept through to production.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead the design and delivery of electronic hardware across multiple product lines.\nDefine and maintain hardware architecture strategies to meet performance, safety, and compliance requirements.\nOversee circuit design, analysis, simulation, and validation activities.\nEstablish and enforce best practices for schematic capture, PCB layout, and design verification.\nAct as the technical authority for all hardware-related matters, guiding decision-making across programmes.\nMentor and support other engineers within the hardware team, fostering capability growth and knowledge sharing.\nCollaborate with software, systems, and test teams to ensure seamless product integration.\nDrive continuous improvement in reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.\nEnsure all hardware meets relevant automotive and functional safety standards.Skills & Experience Required:\n\nProven experience in electronic hardware design within an automotive or similarly regulated environment.\nStrong understanding of analogue and digital circuit design, power electronics, and communication interfaces (CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet).\nExperience taking designs through full lifecycle - concept, prototype, validation, and production.\nFamiliarity with design tools such as Altium or similar schematic capture/PCB layout software.\nConfident in lab-based debugging, testing, and validation techniques.\nStrong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide technical direction.\nDegree qualified in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.This is an excellent opportunity for a technically driven engineer who wants to shape the future of hardware development within a forward-thinking automotive environment.\n\nFor more information or to apply, please contact Daniel Cordy at TEC Partners