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# Senior Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Polytec Personnel Ltd
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Microprocessors, Linux on Embedded Systems
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840639249-senior-hardware-engineer

## About the Role

* Degree in electronics or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
 * Proven experience designing products for ATEX environments
 * Strong understanding of intrinsic safety principles
 * Experience with microprocessor-based hardware and common interfaces
 * Good communication skills and a collaborative approach
 * Desirable: EMC / ESD-aware design experience; Audio or RF system exposure; Embedded Linux or board bring-up experience

## Description

Polytec are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer with experience designing ATEX / intrinsically safe products to support the development of next-generation, mission-critical communication systems for our Cambridge based client. This role is suited to a hands-on senior engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex hardware features and working closely with cross-functional teams. You'll contribute to the design, development, testing, and certification of professional communication equipment and related accessories., * Design and develop hardware for ATEX-certified, intrinsically safe products

 * Contribute to baseband and microprocessor-based system design
 * Design efficient, low-power power supplies and supporting circuitry
 * Support design verification, EMC testing and regulatory compliance
 * Produce clear engineering documentation
 * Collaborate with engineers across hardware, software and verification teams


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