Lead Hardware Design Engineer
Location
Elmstead Market, Essex
Job Type
Full-time
Category
computer-and-mathematical
Posted
June 13, 2026
Job Title: Lead Hardware Design Engineer
Location: Colchester
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: Onsite working
We’re supporting a growing engineering business near Colchester that is looking for a Lead Hardware Design Engineer to take full ownership of new product development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on design, technical leadership, and driving projects from concept through to completion. As the team expands, this position is expected to progress into a Team Lead role.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading hardware development projects from requirements capture through to production release
- Designing detailed schematics for electronic and embedded systems
- Completing PCB layouts, including multi-layer and high-speed designs
- Collaborating with firmware, mechanical, and production teams to ensure seamless integration
- Managing documentation, design reviews, testing, and ...
Location: Colchester
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: Onsite working
We’re supporting a growing engineering business near Colchester that is looking for a Lead Hardware Design Engineer to take full ownership of new product development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on design, technical leadership, and driving projects from concept through to completion. As the team expands, this position is expected to progress into a Team Lead role.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading hardware development projects from requirements capture through to production release
- Designing detailed schematics for electronic and embedded systems
- Completing PCB layouts, including multi-layer and high-speed designs
- Collaborating with firmware, mechanical, and production teams to ensure seamless integration
- Managing documentation, design reviews, testing, and ...