Graduate Hardware Engineer

STEM
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£43,000 – £45,000 pa

Salary

£43,000 – £45,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Entry
Education
Degree
Posted
1 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Benefits

25 days holiday Discretionary annual bonus Frequent salary reviews

An established, specialist technology consultancy, renowned for providing high-level technical consultancy and complex hardware/software implementation services to government and commercial partners, is seeking a talented Hardware & Embedded Systems Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

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FPGA Engineering: Simulating and implementing sophisticated signal, image, or data processing algorithms using VHDL for FPGA platforms.

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PCB Design: Developing complex PCBs incorporating FPGAs, SoCs, high-speed network interfaces, and analogue/RF signal filtering.

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Schematic & Layout Management: Performing schematic capture (utilising tools such as OrCAD) and managing the full lifecycle of PCB layout, fabrication, and assembly via subcontractors.

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Hardware Integration: Setting to work new hardware, including the development of test firmware and software.

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Driver Development: Writing and optimising Linux device drivers to interface with custom hardware solutions.

Candidate Profile

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Academic Excellence: The client requires a high-performing undergraduate degree (1st or 2.1) or a PhD in a highly numerate discipline (e.g., Electronic Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science).

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Strong Foundations: Applicants must demonstrate a consistent academic track record, typically including exceptional results in Mathematics and Physics at the A-level (or equivalent).

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Technical Specialisation: Candidates must possess demonstrable knowledge in at least one of the following domains:

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FPGA development using VHDL.

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PCB design and layout.

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Embedded software development in C/C++.

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Communication: Exceptional verbal and written presentation skills are required to interface effectively with both internal teams and external clients.

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Autonomy: The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional who thrives when working independently and is eager to solve complex technical problems.

Reward and Benefits

The client provides a competitive package designed to support both professional development and personal well-being:

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Salary: £43,000 – £45,000 (starting, dependent on qualifications and experience).

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Performance Incentives: Discretionary annual bonus based on company performance.

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Growth: Frequent salary reviews (every six months) to ensure compensation remains aligned with contribution.

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Work-Life Balance: 25 days holiday plus standard UK public holidays

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