Job Description
Lead Hardware Engineer
Location: Surrey, UK
Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 pa
Introduction:
A global Defence & Security company are looking for a Lead Hardware Engineer to join their engineering team developing novel security solutions. You will be designing products from concept to release, using key electronics design theory & principals.
Responsibilities:
- Technical leadership of the design and development of high-speed or RF electronic circuits and PCBs
- Select and specify components for robust hardware solutions
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across electronics, software, and signal processing
- Take full technical ownership of product design responsibilities and the engineering lifecycle, from concept through to deployment
- Lead projects to meet OTD and technical requirements
- Contribute to rapid design cycles and technical problem solving
Key Skills/Experience:
Required:
- PCB design & layout (RF/High-Speed)
- Schematic capture
- Circuit design & simulation
- Full product design lifecycle from concept to release
- Eligible for UK Security Clearance (full, unrestricted)
- Willingness to work onsite in a secure environment
Beneficial:
- Knowledge of FPGA, signal processing, and RF technologies
- Experience with regulated environments & industries (Medical, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive etc.)
Benefits:
- Bonus (10%)
- Strong pension contribution
- Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits
- Flexible lifestyle discounts and green care options
If you are interested and think you have the skills required as a Lead Hardware Engineer, please don’t hesitate to apply.