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# Lead Hardware Design Engineer

- **Company:** Verso Recruitment Group
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Firmware, Hardware Design, Schematic Capture, Signal Integrity, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** May 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/lead-hardware-design-engineer-essex/2782241178-2/

## About the Role

Strong background in hardware design for electronic products

 - Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout using industry-standard tools
 - Experience leading projects and delivering high-quality designs on time
 - Solid understanding of EMC, signal integrity, DFM/DFT, and full product lifecycle
 - A proactive, hands-on approach with strong communication and leadership potential

## Description

We re supporting a growing engineering business near Colchester that is looking for a Lead Hardware Design Engineer to take full ownership of new product development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on design, technical leadership, and driving projects from concept through to completion. As the team expands, this position is expected to progress into a Team Lead role.

What you ll be doing

 - Leading hardware development projects from requirements capture through to production release
 - Designing detailed schematics for electronic and embedded systems
 - Completing PCB layouts, including multi-layer and high-speed designs
 - Collaborating with firmware, mechanical, and production teams to ensure seamless integration
 - Managing documentation, design reviews, testing, and validation activities
 - Acting as the technical authority for hardware decisions and project direction
 - Contributing to the growth and structure of the hardware function, with a clear path to future team leadership


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