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# Lead Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Intellectual Capital Resources Limited
- **Location:** Oxford, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Firmware, Schematic Capture, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Visual Systems, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** August 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobsthamesvalley.co.uk/jobs/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2931730423-2

## About the Role

Strong background in electronic hardware design for complex embedded or vision systems
Proven experience with schematic capture, PCB layout and board-level bring-up
Understanding of high-speed digital, mixed-signal or power electronics
Excellent academic background, typically a strong degree from a leading university in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
Ability to operate as a technical authority within a small, fast-moving team

## Description

A Lead Hardware Engineer is required to join a growing technology company developing advanced vision and perception systems. The Lead Hardware Engineer will take ownership of electronic system architecture and delivery across complex hardware platforms. This Lead Hardware Engineer role offers hands-on technical leadership with responsibility from concept through to validated product.
Responsibilities
Own hardware architecture, schematic design and PCB development for vision and sensing systems
Lead electronics development across prototypes, verification and production readiness
Work closely with software, firmware and mechanical teams on full system integration
Support high-speed digital interfaces, power systems and sensor integration
Drive design reviews, technical decisions and hardware roadmap planning
Mentor engineers while remaining hands-on with design and validation


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