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# Electronic Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Life Sciencesour
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Firmware, Hardware Design, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Pcb Layout, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/electronic-hardware-engineer/48632940

## About the Role

Electronic Hardware Engineer - Cambridge, UK - 2 Year Contract - Life SciencesOur client is a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation, specialising in the development and manufacture of cutting-edge drugs. As they continue to grow, they're seeking an experienced Electronic Hardware Engineer to support their dynamic team and drive forward groundbreaking projects in Cambridge.What you'll deliver:Own the complete board-level hardware lifecycle, including requirements, specifications, component selection, and schematic design.Guide PCB layout and lead prototype bring-up, hardware debugging, firmware integration, design verification and validation.Deliver low-power, mixed-signal and wireless designs that meet functional, reliability, manufacturability, EMI/EMC and regulatory requirements.Create clear specifications, engineering calculations, test plans, reports, design records and production-release documentation.What you'll need:BSc or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering,
Electronics Engineering, or a closely related discipline.Extensive and hands-on board-level hardware development experience, including involvement in at least one product from specification through production release.Demonstrated experience in schematic design, component selection, PCB layout guidance, bring-up, firmware integration, design verification and validation.Strong understanding of low-power design, digital, analogue and mixed-signal electronics, common interfaces including I2C, SPI and UART, and structured failure analysis. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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