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# Senior Hardware R&D Engineer

- **Company:** Hunter Savage Ltd
- **Location:** Antrim, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, BASIC (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Schematic Capture, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5803555364

## About the Role

* Holds a solid track record in a Senior Hardware R&D position within manufacturing or a similar industry.

 * STEM background, applicants from Mechanics/Electronics/Physics are warmly welcomed.

 * Exemplary project management skills, able to lead projects from initiation to completion.

 * Strong analytical skills, with an eye for detail and problem-solving.

 * Innovative thinker with the ability to translate ideas into pragmatic solutions.

What we're looking for (must-have):

 * Strong track record delivering complex PCB designs into real products
 * Excellent schematic capture + PCB design experience
 * Confidence with lab bring-up and debug: oscilloscopes, logic analysers and troubleshooting
 * Solid understanding of high-speed layout fundamentals (return paths, impedance control, decoupling, clocks)
 * Experience designing robust power systems for sensitive electronics (noise, sequencing, protections)
 * Comfortable working across teams deriving product requirements from commercial specifications

Nice to have (but not required):

 * Background in imaging/camera systems (VIS, SWIR/low-light, sensor bring-up, image pipeline awareness)
 * Broad experience in FPGA, embedded software and basic test GUI development
 * Knowledge of industry standards and compliance (EMC/ESD, CE/UKCA, environmental testing where applicable)
 * Experience with production test development, boundary scan/JTAG strategies, or automated test rigs
 * Exposure to harsh-environment design (vibration/thermal cycling, sealing considerations, rugged connectors

## Description

* Coordinate and manage R&D projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to set standards and specifications.

 * Engage in product development, from conceptualisation to implementation, fostering innovative solutions.

 * Ensure products are developed to comply with industry regulations and standards.

 * Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, aligning R&D projects with company strategy and client needs.

 * Develop, validate, and implement testing protocols.


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