Senior Hardware/Electronics Engineer

Ref No. 25348
Hastings
Posted 14 Apr 2026

Overview

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000

Employment: Permanent

Job description

Senior Hardware/Electronics Engineer

We’re looking for a Senior Hardware/Electronics Engineer to take ownership of the design and delivery of complex electronic hardware within high‑reliability systems. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full development lifecycle, contributing hands‑on technical expertise while supporting the wider engineering team.

You’ll be a trusted technical contributor, comfortable solving challenging design problems and working closely with systems, software, and manufacturing colleagues.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and validate electronic hardware assemblies to meet defined technical and quality requirements
  • Translate system and customer needs into clear hardware specifications and detailed designs
  • Support integration and test activities, resolving hardware‑related issues efficiently
  • Contribute to design reviews, technical documentation, and assurance evidence
  • Provide day‑to‑day technical support and guidance to junior engineers
  • Ensure designs align with applicable engineering standards and regulatory expectations

Experience/Expertise:

  • A degree (or equivalent experience) in electronics, hardware engineering, or a related discipline
  • Strong experience across the hardware development lifecycle
  • Ability to define requirements, interfaces, and functional behaviour at board or sub‑system level
  • Clear communicator, able to work effectively within collaborative engineering teams
  • Progress toward professional registration is encouraged and supported

Salary and benefits:

£50,000 – £65,000, depending on experience
Hybrid working model (typically three days on‑site) or office‑based
Nine‑day fortnight with every other Friday off
Flexible benefits and a structured development pathway to support career progression

Successful applicants must be able to obtain appropriate UK security clearance.

If it sounds like an ideal opportunity please apply for immediate consideration.

Your consultant

Richard Andrews

Head of Contract

Get in touch:

r.andrews@intapeople.com