hardware design engineer jobs in Maidstone

You will provide functional support to our Engineering Teams within Electronics Hardware Engineering, having a vital role in continuous improvement, enhancing processes, inspiring teams and driving efficiency in one of the world’s leading defence, security and aerospace companies.

Socode are supporting a company that designs and builds specialist electronic sensing and surveillance systems, used in defence, security, and critical infrastructure environments. Their work sits at the intersection of hardware, software, and real-world deployment, with systems designed to operate reliably in demanding conditions. They’re looking to hire a Graduate Test Engineer to support the...

Principal Hardware Engineer Initial 12 Month Contract Full time on site Rochester, Kent £94.24 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role - Executing complex hardware design tasks in accordance with the hardware development plan, whilst meeting agreed timescales and allocated budgets - Conducting hardware requirements capture, preliminary design, detailed design including a range of...

Senior Principal Hardware Engineer – Contract Location: Rochester | Duration: 12 Months Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application.Rate: £69.72/hr (PAYE) | On-site: 5 days (WFH Fridays, business dependent)Clearance: BPSS required | SC in progressJoin a cutting-edge aerospace team working on safety-critical...

You will be involved in: - Simulating and implementing signal, image, or data processing algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs - Designing PCBs using FPGAs, SoCs, high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signal filtering - Performing schematic capture using OrCAD - Managing PCB layout, fabrication and assembly subcontractors

You will work with the SoC teams, architects and platform leads to help define, influence, align and agree technical requirements and features for implementation. Assess design trade-offs to develop the most optimal solution for our customers and development partners.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Embedded Digital Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering department working on the development of complex, cutting-edge embedded digital systems. Key Responsibilities - Contribute to the design and development of complex embedded digital systems across a varied project portfolio - Support embedded system architecture and design activities,...

Are you a power electronics engineer drawn to the potential of early-stage innovation? We're a stealth-mode startup developing next-gen energy storage systems. We're looking for someone ready to tackle complex, high-power challenges from the ground up. What You'll Do: - Design and prototype advanced power conversion systems for single and three-phase LV grid applications. - Optimise efficiency...

We are partnered with a growing business building specialist electronics systems used in demanding industrial and scientific applications. They are looking for a FPGA Design Engineer to build products that are high performance, reliable, and built to solve real-world challenges for global customers. In this FPGA Design Engineer role, you will: - Develop FPGA solutions for high-speed imaging and...

Job Description Overview Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations. We are seeking a PCB Design Engineer to provide PCB design services. The successful candidate is expected to be conversant with the latest technology in PCB design and fabrication, using it to add value to our client's design process whilst delivering complex designs whilst...

Electronic Design / Embedded Software Engineer Location: Hybrid / Harpenden, Hertfordshire Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + bonus (DOE) Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible within office hours) The Opportunity A specialist UK engineering consultancy is looking to hire an Electronic Design / Embedded Software Engineer to work on a wide range of technically challenging products across medical...

Job Description Caralex Recruitment Limited have been instructed by a leading civil & structural engineering design consultancy to partner in their ongoing recruitment. They are looking to recruit a Temporary Works Design Engineer for their Kentoffice. Candidates will ideally have at least 2 years of good hands-on structural engineering design experience and be able to advise and guide more...

CDAE Design Engineer – HVDC Substations Outside IR35 | 18-month contract We’re supporting a UK-based client delivering major HVDC substation projects and are looking for an experienced CDAE-certified Design Engineer to join on a long-term contract. This is a high-profile role offering flexibility, autonomy, and involvement in complex power transmission projects. The Role - Act as a...

This is a remote-working Analog IC Design Engineer position with a leading tech leader based in Lancashire. Our client has plans to expand their UK silicon branch in 2026 and is looking for an Analog IC Design Engineer to join their growing team. Working with experienced, senior Analog and Mixed-Signal IC Designers, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to: - Design and...

A leading defense and aerospace company in Maidstone is seeking an Engineering Manager (Electronic Hardware Design). The successful candidate will develop processes for engineering excellence, manage team dynamics, and influence hardware engineering strategies. Candidates should have a solid background in Electronic Hardware engineering and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This position...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an RF Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering department to support the research, design and testing of advanced radio-frequency technology for integration into complex defence systems. Key Responsibilities: - Research, design and development of RF circuits and sub-systems for advanced defence applications - Hands-on modification, rework and rapid...

Job Title: Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer Location: Rochester Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 per annum What you’ll be doing: - Executing complex hardware design tasks in accordance with the hardware development plan, whilst meeting agreed timescales and allocated budgets - Conducting hardware requirements capture, preliminary design, detailed design including a range of analysis tasks -...

As a Senior Hardware /Principal Engineer, you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to formulate and optimise innovative hardware engineering solutions, for products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety-critical technology. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with leading,...

Job Title: Hardware Team Leader Location: Rochester Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum What you’ll be doing: - Managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team - Work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities - Ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand - Providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes -...

You will provide functional support to our Engineering Teams within Electronics Hardware Engineering, having a vital role in continuous improvement, enhancing processes, inspiring teams and driving efficiency in one of the world’s leading defence, security and aerospace companies.