Design Engineer

Company and Job Description:

This opportunity is with a specialised engineering and technology organisation operating in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment. The business focuses on advanced electronic systems used in industrial and controlled applications, with a strong emphasis on reliability, compliance, and continuous innovation.
As the Development Engineer Hardware, you will be responsible for designing, enhancing, and supporting electronic products throughout their full lifecycle. This includes circuit and system design, prototyping, testing, industrialisation, and post-deployment support. You will collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and production teams to deliver robust, production-ready solutions that meet strict safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electronic circuits and systems based on detailed technical specifications
• Build, test, and validate prototypes to ensure functionality, performance, and reliability
• Ensure designs perform reliably in real-world operating environments
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and production teams to enable efficient manufacturing
• Develop production-ready designs aligned to DFM and DFT principles
• Support EMC, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout the design process
• Contribute to test equipment design, validation processes, and technical documentation
• Provide post-deployment technical support and resolve field-related issues
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:

• BEng (Electronics) / BSc Engineering (Electronics) or equivalent qualification

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in electronic product development
• Proven experience in analog and digital circuit design
• Strong exposure to embedded systems design and programming
• Experience in industrialisation and full product lifecycle development

Skills:

• Strong hardwaresoftware integration knowledge
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
• PCB design experience (Altium Designer highly advantageous)
• Working knowledge of microcontrollers, FPGAs, DSP, and embedded platforms
• Familiarity with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet)
• Experience with simulation and analysis tools (LTSpice, PSpice, MATLAB)
• Strong understanding of DFM, DFT, EMC/EMI compliance, and industry standards
• Exposure to RF design principles, antenna integration, and RF layout (advantageous)
• Comfortable using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and spectrum analysers
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git, SVN)

Other Non-Negotiables