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# Systems Design Engineer - Smart devices

- **Company:** Hireful
- **Location:** Basildon, UK
- **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £55,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, C++ (Programming Language), SolidWorks (CAD), Smart Devices, Wi-Fi Technology, Data Server Interface, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/systems-design-engineer/hireful-job107792121

## About the Role

* A degree in Electrical, Electronic, Systems or Mechanical engineering, or equivalent practical experience with smart connected devices, electrical &/or embedded systems
 * Proven experience testing, validating and debugging hardware, sensors or connected devices
 * Practical knowledge of wireless protocols such as BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa or cellular
 * Experience specifying and procuring off-the-shelf electronic components for smart devices
 * Familiarity with compliance standards (CE/UKCA, FCC, IP ratings) or CAD tools like SolidWorks (desirable)

## Description

* Specify, source and procure off-the-shelf smart / IoT devices, sensors and hardware systems that meet product requirements
 * Design and run DVT/PVT testing protocols to validate smart technologies under real-world conditions
 * Troubleshoot integration issues across physical, electronic and data interfaces
 * Act as the technical point of contact for hardware suppliers, test labs and manufacturing vendors
 * Maintain accurate validation logs, schematics and component specification sheets, * Genuine ownership of technical integration projects from concept through to market - make this your own area as the company grows, working with experienced engineers
 * Exposure across the full NPI lifecycle, working closely with mechanical, product and quality teams
 * Room to grow your skills in compliance, embedded systems and hands-on engineering (C, C++, embedded, etc)

If you want genuine ownership of a hands-on Systems Design & Integration role in a small, yet growing UK based company, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more!


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