Embedded Hardware Developer

Responsibilities of the role

The successful candidate will work within the UK technical team based in Lancaster (with part remote working if required)

Hardware Design & Development:

• Work with the product team in defining design requirements
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts for embedded systems that meet set requirements
• Select appropriate components, availability, and ensure design compliance with industry standards.
• The role will likely include working with our existing Software and R&D teams based in New Zealand and so will require some degree of flexibility with working hours.

Prototyping & Testing:

• Build and test prototypes to validate design concepts/meets requirements.
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and validation of hardware performance.
• Firmware development
• Manage compliance testing with appropriate external resources

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with other hardware/firmware engineers and software engineers to integrate design into other solutions/back-ends
• Collaborate with internal or external manufacturing and quality assurance teams to ensure robust production designs.
• Support the manufacturing process with assistance on test rigs/production rigs and required test modes

Documentation & Compliance:

• Prepare detailed documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and validation reports.
• Prepare detailed build package documentation
• Ensure designs meet regulatory and safety standards for the region they will be used (UKCA, CE, etc).

Business support:

• Where appropriate, assisting with technical support to internal stakeholders such as issue tracking/fixing issues/adding new features/obsolescence changes
• Ensure adherence to all Company Policies and Procedures.
• Be fully conversant and compliant with all Environmental Health and Safety procedures.

Qualifications/ Experience/Knowledge:

• Minimum of 2 years Experience in hardware design projects/creating circuit applications/PCBs/Products.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related qualification / or industry experience will also be considered.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, or similar) to create schematic circuit design and multi-layer PCB layouts.
• Solid understanding of microcontrollers, digital/analogue circuit design, and signal integrity.
• Experience with simulation and testing tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good experience in PCB firmware development, including the diagnostics/debugging using embedded C or C++ language under the control of an IDE environment and compiler tool set
• Exposure to developing firmware using a real-time operating system and the design considerations when using an RTOS.
• Experience in using source code control systems as part of a team, such as Git/GitHub
• Experience in creating a design build package, creation of required assembly drawings/build of materials, design files and technical files.
• Is engaged with their own personal development and follows through on agreed actions.

Preferred Skills:

• Clear communications and interpersonal skills, as needed, as part of a wider development and product support team. Experience of agile frameworks and tools such as JIRA.
• Low power design for battery-powered devices
• Circuit simulation/spice tools
• Regulatory compliance – working with an independent test house to ensure a design meets the essential requirements of relevant compliance directives and standards

Optional Skills:

• Knowledge of embedded Linux systems and the development of applications running on an embedded Linux system.
• Knowledge of implementing and supporting wireless communications (ideally WiFi communications, preferably with experience of compliance testing)
• Knowledge of IP networking/protocols including VoIP (voice over IP) protocol and SIP is an advantage
• Experience of cybersecurity in embedded systems

Work Environment:

This role typically involves a mix of desk-based design work/prototyping/firmware development and test/debug. There is also occasional travel for compliance testing, visiting manufacturing sites and client location visits may also be required.

Job Title: Embedded Hardwear Engineer | Location: Palatine Hall, Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PW | Reporting to: Head of Technical | Salary: £40k-£65k (Dependent On Experience)

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and help us deliver meaningful change, we can’t wait to hear from you!