Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer in Colchester, Essex

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Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer - Colchester - Up to £63,000



A leading electronics engineering company is seeking a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to join their team. This is a great opportunity to lead complex development projects, designing and testing innovative digital and analogue systems for real-world applications.



What You'll Do:



Define product specifications in collaboration with Product Management

Lead the design of digital and analogue electronic hardware using Altium Designer

Perform component selection, simulation, prototyping, and validation

Debug and verify hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and other lab equipment

Work closely with software and mechanical teams to ensure seamless system integration

Manage the full hardware development lifecycle from concept through to production release

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance

Ensure compliance with relevant safety, EMC, and industry standards



What You'll Need:



Degree in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Proven experience as a Hardware Design Engineer, ideally at a senior level

Expertise in Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout

Strong understanding of mixed-signal design, high-speed digital circuits, and power management

Confident using lab tools for debug, validation, and fault-finding

Experience working in cross-functional product development teams

Knowledge of RF principles is beneficial but not the core focus

Familiarity with FPGA or microcontroller-based systems is advantageous



What's in It for You:



25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 10 extra days

Life insurance (4x salary) and wellbeing support

Regular company events including a summer festival and Christmas party

Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit in the office



This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to shape new hardware designs and play a key role in developing advanced electronic products.



If you're ready to take the lead in innovative hardware development, contact Mark at Prime Appointments and apply today.



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