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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer - **Company:** Ovarro - **Location:** Wirksworth, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, LTE (Telecommunication), Altium Designer, Analog Electronics, Software Debugging, Electronic Design Automation, Firmware, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Hardware Design, OrCAD, Rapid Prototyping Process, Schematic Capture, Signal Integrity, PIC Microcontroller, Rf Circuits, Pcb Layout, Hardware Debugging - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=04e5f737585d557a ## About the Role * Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electronic Engineering * Significant experience in electronic hardware design for commercial or industrial products * Strong expertise in PCB schematic capture and layout (Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, etc.) * Proven experience designing microcontroller-based systems * Solid understanding of analogue electronics, power regulation, and signal integrity * Experience integrating antennas and RF subsystems * Hands-on experience with hardware debugging (oscilloscope, logic analyser, spectrum analyser) * Experience working in regulated or safety-critical environments Desirable / Advantageous * ATEX / IECEx design experience (or strong exposure to hazardous-area products) * Experience with low-power IoT devices * Familiarity with EMC mitigation techniques * Experience supporting cellular certification (RED, PTCRB, GCF, carrier approvals) * Understanding of functional safety concepts * Previous experience in water, energy, oil & gas, rail, or industrial automation sectors Personal Attributes * Structured, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious * Comfortable taking technical ownership of complex designs * Strong collaborator across hardware, firmware, mechanical, and test disciplines * Able to balance innovation with robustness and long-term supportability ## Description We are seeking a Senior Electronic Hardware Engineer to lead the design and development of robust electronic hardware solutions used in critical industrial and infrastructure environments. The role focuses on PCB design, embedded electronics, microcontroller-based systems, and RF/antenna integration, with a strong preference for experience in ATEX / hazardous-area certified products. You will play a key role across the full product lifecycle-from requirements capture and schematic design through PCB layout, prototype bring-up, compliance, and transition into manufacture-working closely with firmware, mechanical, test, and product teams., Hardware Design & Development * Lead the design and development of analogue, digital, and mixed-signal PCBs * Produce schematics, PCB layouts, BoMs, and manufacturing documentation * Design low-power, ruggedised electronics suitable for long-life industrial deployment * Develop microcontroller-based designs (e.g. STM32, NXP, Microchip, Nordic, etc.) * Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and root-cause analysis RF & Antennas * Design and integrate RF circuits and antennas (e.g. cellular, NB-IoT, LTE-M, sub-GHz, ISM bands) * Support antenna selection, matching, tuning, and validation * Work with enclosure / mechanical teams to ensure RF performance in real-world installations Compliance & Certification * Design hardware to meet ATEX / IECEx requirements (where applicable) * Ensure compliance with UKCA / CE (EMC, LVD, RED) * Support testing with external test houses and internal validation teams * Contribute to technical files, risk assessments, and compliance documentation Lifecycle & Manufacturing Support * Support DFM, DFA, and DFMEA activities * Work with manufacturing partners on prototype builds and production ramp-up * Support component selection with an eye on availability, obsolescence, and lifecycle risk * Provide technical support to quality, test, and field teams as required Technical Leadership * Act as a technical authority for electronic hardware within the team * Mentor and review work of junior engineers * Contribute to design reviews (DDR / gates) and engineering governance processes * Drive continuous improvement in tools, design practices, and standards ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Smart, Connected, Unexpected: The Wild Side of IoT and AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1113-smart-connected-unexpected-the-wild-side-of-iot-and-ai) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [When Agents Meet Legacy: Never Change a Running System](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100320-when-agents-meet-legacy-never-change-a-running-system) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)