Hardware EngineerLocation: Guildford (3 days onsite - Monday to Wednesday)About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Hardware Engineer to join a team developing wireless-connected products for the IoT market.Working across the full product lifecycle, you will take ownership of hardware design from concept through to production, designing and delivering commercially deployed products that operate at scale. The role covers schematic design, PCB development, hardware verification, manufacturing support and regulatory compliance for cellular-enabled and connected devices.This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in commercial product development who enjoys taking products from idea through to volume manufacture.Key Responsibilities
Lead hardware design activities from concept through production.
Produce schematics and support PCB layout, placement reviews and critical design analysis.
Develop hardware platforms using embedded processors, cellular modules and low-power MCUs.
Perform verification, validation and debugging of hardware designs.
Create and maintain technical design, test and manufacturing documentation.
Support regulatory and compliance activities, including RED and safety requirements.
Collaborate with manufacturing partners to ensure successful product introduction and ongoing production.
Review manufacturing quality reports and support issue resolution.
Provide technical support and consultancy on hardware-related matters.
Essential ExperiencePower Design
DC-DC converters
Linear regulators
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Low-noise power design for RF applications
GSM transient load management
Digital & Embedded InterfacesExperience with several of the following:
I2C
SPI
RS232
RS485
DDR memory systems
NOR/NAND Flash
Ethernet (10/100/GbE)
USB 3.0
PCIe
SFP
RF & Wireless Technologies
Cellular modems
Bluetooth
Zigbee
Wi-Fi
RF front-end design
Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA)
Power Amplifiers (PA)
RF filters
Hardware Development
Schematic capture
PCB design and layout
High-speed PCB design
High-frequency PCB design
Design verification and validation
Design for Manufacture (DFM)
Regulatory compliance and certification
Test & ValidationHands-on experience using:
Oscilloscopes
Spectrum analysers
Network analysers
Radio/RF test equipment
Ideal BackgroundWe're particularly interested in engineers who have developed products intended for high-volume manufacture and commercial deployment.Examples include:
Consumer electronics
Mobile devices and handsets
Wearable technology
Connected devices
IoT hardware
Communications products
Wireless-enabled products
Smart devices
What We're Looking For
Proven experience delivering products into volume production.
Exposure to commercially driven product development environments.
Experience balancing performance, manufacturability and cost.
Strong understanding of real-world manufacturing constraints.
Track record of taking products from concept to market.
