Hardware Engineer

Summary: The role of Electronic / Hardware Engineer involves designing and developing both analogue and digital electronic circuits specifically for sonar and subsea systems. The position requires hands-on experience with mixed-signal hardware and integration with embedded software, while also conducting thorough testing and validation of electronic systems. This contract role is for 6 months and is classified as outside IR35, with a requirement for on-site work two days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop analogue and digital electronic circuits for sonar and subsea systems
• Develop mixed-signal hardware including sensor interfaces, signal conditioning, ADC/DAC stages
• Design low-noise, high-sensitivity electronics for acoustic and underwater sensing applications
• Work across full product lifecycle from concept, schematic design, PCB layout through to prototype, test and production
• Integrate hardware with embedded software and real-time processing systems
• Conduct lab-based debugging, validation and performance testing of electronic systems
• Support environmental testing for subsea deployment (pressure, temperature, vibration, corrosion)
• Produce technical documentation including schematics, design reports, and test procedures

Key Skills:

• Experience with mixed-signal electronics and sensor interfacing
• PCB design experience using tools such as Altium or OrCAD
• Understanding of embedded systems and hardware/software integration
• Hands-on experience with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, logic analysers)
• Strong understanding of signal integrity and low-noise design techniques

Salary (Rate): £60/hour

City: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Engineering